Elliot Anderson insists he is fully focused on making England’s World Cup squad, despite continued speculation over his future.The Nottingham Forest midfielder has been widely tipped for a big-money move in the summer, with both Manchester City and Manchester United keen on securing his services.GettyAnderson discussed what the coming months will look like for him but didn’t give a lot awau[/caption]After making a name for himself at the City Ground, City are understood to be prepared to step up their interest in Anderson.Regarded as a potential successor for Rodri, the Citizens believe the 23-year-old favours a move to them over neighbours United.Anderson wouldn’t come cheap though, having been valued in the region of £100million, and this figure could rise even more if he impresses on the world stage this summer.Despite only making his England debut in September, the Forest star looks nailed on for Thomas Tuchel’s squad to go to the World Cup.He is expected to line up alongside Arsenal star Declan Rice at the base of Tuchel’s favoured 4-2-3-1 setup.Tunnel visionWhile rumours continue to swirl about where Anderson could be playing next season, he insisted his only focus is performing for club and country in the coming months.Before the prospect of a World Cup, he is looking to help Forest maintain their Premier League status, who are locked in a relegation battle.Speaking ahead of England’s friendly clash with Japan on Tuesday, live on talkSPORT, Anderson insisted he has given little thought to much else.He said: “Obviously we’ve got the World Cup this summer so all my eyes are on that. “Playing for England, I’ve got the badge on now so that’s all I’m thinking about at the moment.Anderson is expected to line up alongside Declan Rice for England at the World Cup this summerGettyThe Forest star has seven games left of the Premier League season to help his club avoid relegationGettyAsked if he felt confident he would be in the team at the start of the tournament, Anderson replied: “I want it that way. But I’ve got a season left with Forest. “I’ve got plenty of games and there’s plenty of time until then. I’ve got to keep my standards high and make sure that happens.”England star ElliotAnderson is in line to start against Japan, which will be his last chance to impress before Tuchel names his final World Cup squad in May.He was among 11 players to join up late with England group after their first friendly against Uruguay – an encouraging sign in itself.All 11 stars appeared certainties to be included in the Three Lions’ World Cup squad at the very least, or in Tuchel’s first XI.After forging a strong pairing with Rice in his first six international appearances, Anderson will have a different midfield partner against Japan,with the Arsenal star being forced to withdraw through injury.The Forest star has impressed Tuchel in his six England caps so farGettyRice looks set for a fourth major tournament at the 2026 World CupGettyAnd the Forest man credited Rice for helping him to make the step-up on the international stage.On Rice, Anderson said: “It’s a really good partnership. Since I’ve come in, he’s made me feel comfortable, he’s helped me learn on the job.“He’s full of energy to help me and the relationship on the pitch is really good. [He’s helped me] on and off the pitch.“Seeing the way he plays on the pitch, I’m trying to learn from him. Little things on the training pitch, bits of advice, putting his arm around me and just building on the relationship.”