Scotland manager George Burley has backed Andrew Driver's decision to put his international future on hold and concentrate on his Hearts performances.
England Under-21 international Driver announced he would make a final decision on his allegiance in "a few weeks" after he recovers his form.
"At the moment he just wants to get on with his football and concentrate on playing for Hearts. I think that's a wise decision," said Burley.
"There is no doubt at some point we'll have a chat with Andy. But I think the most important thing is let Andrew get on with his football.
"We know his ability, so that's something we will keep an eye on."
Burley was pressed on whether Driver, who moved to North Berwick 10 years ago, would have to make the first move.
"The important thing is he wants to play for the country and the important thing is he's 100%," he said. "Of course, you have got to apply to FIFA to change the nationality because he chose England.
"But I think the most important thing now is to get his head down, work on his game. He is still progressing and you don't know what is going to happen in the future.
"Take the spotlight off Andrew because he has been put in an impossible position. Let him play his football and I'm sure things will evolve.
"It's a two-way situation where for both parties it's got to be right. He says himself his form has been up and down so it's important to take the pressure off him."
