Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan says his club mate Danny Welbeck needs more time to decide on his international future.
Welbeck, born in Manchester, qualifies to play for the Black Stars through his parents but has already represented England at the youth level.
The 20-year-old is said to be a fan of the Ghana national team and would fine it easy to adjust.
“We have to pursue him to play for the national team but I cannot decide for him. If he comes to the national I will be happy to play with Danny. He will decide but for now the ball is in his court,” Gyan said.
“He loves Ghana and watches our matches but said they are few things for him to decide on so we have to wait.”
Welbeck is under the guidance of Black Stars captain John Mensah at Sunderland.