Danny Houghton has ruled out playing for Scotland in the 2017 World Cup.
The 28-year-old Hull hooker spoke briefly to Scotland before last season's Four Nations Series but says his heart is set on representing England.
Houghton said: "They had a little bit of a talk but nothing too in depth.
"My grandad was Scottish but I wouldn't want to disrespect Scotland. I've nailed my colours to England now so hopefully I can play for these.
"It would be great. It's something you dream of as a kid, to play in a World Cup."
Houghton lost out to Josh Hodgson and Daryl Clark in England coach Wayne Bennett's Four Nations squad but has been given renewed hope of an international debut after being named in the 30-man Elite Performance Squad that took part in its first training session at Hopwood Hall College near Manchester on Monday.
"It's good to get amongst it and introduce yourself to the boys," said the 2016 Steve Prescott Man of Steel. "I've got used to the different terminology.
"There's six sessions and hopefully I can put my best foot forward in them and take some form into my club team."
The Super League-based EPS also includes James Roby and Houghton knows at least two qualify hookers will be left at home when Bennett assembles his squad for the mid-season Test against Samoa in Sydney in May.
"It's a position we've got pretty good talent in," Houghton added. "The competition for places is there to see.
"I'll do all I can for my club team and when I come here so hopefully that will be enough. But there's a long way yet."
