Adnan Januzaj will play for England if they drop the five-year residency rule

Januzaj in action for Manchester United

Manchester United starlet Adnan Januzaj will pledge his international future to England if they will ignore the five-year residency rule that is required to represent the country, The Daily Mail reports.

The 18-year-old is of Albanian origin but was born in Belgium, who also want Januzaj to represent them.

The FA have been boosted by the news that Januzaj is keen to play for the Three Lions.

According to the Sportsmail people close to the family have acknowledged this development.

Januzaj joined United as a 16-year-old from Belgian club Anderlecht will be legible to play for England only in 2016 according to footballs top governing body FIFA.

FA chairman Greg Dyke and England boss Roy Hodgson are eager to let Januzaj join the Three Lions ranks and could let the player apply for a British passport and oppose the residency guidelines.

In the mean time Januzaj’s dad has vented his anger at Belgium head coach Marc Wilmots.

Belgium are also trying to convince Januzaj to represent them bur Wilmots said:

‘It is impossible to negotiate with me. The kid is available? He wants to play? Then perfect, okay, show me.

If you’re at the top level in Manchester, show me your skills and if I need you I will call. I make no promises!’

But Januzaj Senior reacted with fury, saying: ‘This is shameless. We never reacted on selections, phone calls or letters from the Belgian FA. They are requesting his selection, not us. Wilmots’ remarks won’t make it easier now. We are angry about these comments.’