The Scottish FA has decided to fight tooth and nail with their English counterparts over Celtic prodigy Karamoko Dembele.

The 13-year-old, who became an internet sensation after making an appearance for the club's U20 team earlier this month, is being chased after by the football associations of both nations.

The London-born youngster has been raised by his Ivorian parents in Govan and is eligible to represent both national teams.

SFA chief executive Stewart Regan said: "Ultimately the choice will come down to the boy and his parents.

"But we will do all we actually can to make him a Scotland player.

"If you have talented players and talented players eligible for other countries then, clearly, they are going to be attractive to other associations.

"We have to do what we can – that is why he has been called into the Victory Shield squad.

"We want to make him feel wanted and valued and, certainly, Celtic are doing that.

"The attention he is getting as a young player – and being brought into the Scotland set-up at a young age, at 13 years old, is a fantastic opportunity.

"We can only do everything we possibly can in our power."