November 2 2004

Andy Johnson

Andy Johnson could snub an England call-up - and play for Poland instead!

The Eagles striker, who has set the Premiership alight with eight goals in 11 games, has been tipped for a place in Sven-Goran Eriksson's England squad.

The 23-year-old has played for England at youth level but has a Polish grandfather and is qualified to play for Poland.

He could even play for Poland against England when the two sides meet for a World Cup qualifier next October.

Johnson's agent Anthony McFarlane said: "Andy was born in England, but qualifies to play for Poland because of his ancestry. His mum's father was born in Poland and that's why he has such strong ties there.

"It would be a huge dilemma if he was selected to play by either country.

"Andy is very proud of his Polish ancestry and it would be a special moment for him, if he was called into their national side."