England coach Gareth Southgate admits they're interested in Bayer Leverkuson midfielder Leon Bailey.

The 20-year-old hails from Jamaica and played for their under-23s, but is still eligible for the Three Lions.

Two of Bailey's grandparents reportedly hold British passports and the FA is keeping tabs on the exciting German-based talent.

"Well, I'd have to say until a few months ago we had no indication that he was eligible for England," Southgate said.

"That's still a process that is ongoing and now that issue has been flagged, he's somebody we'll monitor more closely.

"But that's more for our talent identification department at this stage than it is for my selection in the short term."