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EXCLUSIVE: Gareth Southgate is tussling with France and two other countries to convince Michael Olise to play for England... with the Crystal Palace star's international future still up in the air despite his impressive Premier League form

Gareth Southgate is trying to convince Crystal Palace midfielder Michael Olise to switch international allegiance from France to England.

The FA have held talks with Olise but the 20-year-old is leaning towards staying with France, whom he has represented at Under 18 level.

Olise was born in London to a Nigerian father and French-Algerian mother so is eligible to play for four different countries, leading to a tug-of-war over his national side.

Michael Olise faces a decision on his international future
Gareth Southgate wants him to play for England

Gareth Southgate (R) is trying to convince Crystal Palace's Michael Olise to play for England

In just half a season at Palace since signing from Reading last summer, Olise has had a major impact — making 21 Premier League appearances and attracting interest from clubs all over Europe.