ILKESTON FC say they may struggle to hang on to talented teenager Che Adams after the midfielder was fast-tracked into the England C training camp at St George's Park at the weekend.
A posse of scouts watched 18-year-old Adams score one goal and make another when his cross was turned in for an own goal as the Robins went down 4-2 at home to Ramsbottom United on Saturday.
Adams had not been named in the original England C squad, or the standby group, in which his captain, Jamie Maguire, was named.
Ilkeston chairman Dave Mantle said: "Che is one of a number of players who have emerged from our Academy to win regular places in our Evo-Stik League Premier Division team but he's the one who is attracting most interest.
"That's hardly surprising because he's been in brilliant form and has been a major force in our promising start to the season. We think he's a really talented all-round player - an exceptional prospect at our level of the game.
"We're an ambitious club, keen to get to Conference North as quickly as possible, and Che is key to our chances of achieving that this season.
"But we have to be sensible and it would be wrong of us to stand in his way if a good opportunity arises for him to move to a higher level.
"We wouldn't do that - but I'm very aware that I also have to be fair to our supporters and do what's right for the club. I'm adamant that Che Adams will only leave Ilkeston when the time is right for him and for us."
Adams tweeted his delight at his selection:Been selected for England C, Very very proud ⚽️❤️
— Ché Adams (@Che11Adams) September 20, 2014