The son of Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba said he would prefer to play for England than the Ivory Coast.

Drogba, who is Ivory Coast’s all-time top goal-scorer, has lived in England since first signing for Chelsea in 2004, and his 16-year-old son Isaac, who is part of the Chelsea youth set-up and was born in Paris, says he would choose the Three Lions over the Elephants if he becomes an international footballer.

“When I asked him (Isaac) which country he would like to play for as an international, he told me neither Ivory Coast nor France but England,” Drogba senior told Sports Illustrated .

The 36-year-old said he does not know the reasoning behind his son’s decision, yet will leave the choice up to him should he reach that level.

“I cannot tell why he doesn't want to play for my country Ivory Coast if he had to choose a national team someday,” the striker said. “That would be his choice.”

Drogba retired from international duty last year, ending a glittering career with the African giants having scored 65 goals in 104 appearances for the newly-crowned African Cup of Nations champions.