Coventry City striker Ellis Simms is closing in on switching international allegiance from England to Poland.Oldham-born Simms, who has represented England at Under-18 and Under-20 level, has applied for a Polish passport.Coventry striker Simms has applied for a Polish passport ahead of a switch of international allegianceGettyThe 25-year-old has never played a senior Three Lions game, which leaves him open to switching nationality.And it appears he has taken steps to make a switch official, with the Polish FA’s national team director addressing Simms’ links.“We’ve checked the situation,” director Adrian Mierzejewski said.“Ellis has Polish roots, has already submitted documents to the consulate, and is waiting for a Polish passport. “We’re open to this solution, but we’re calmly awaiting developments.”Mierzejewski added: “We do not treat him as the salvation of the national team, but he gives us other opportunities.”How is Simms connected to Poland? Simms has Polish roots on his mother’s side of the family, as his grandmother was born in Poland.And the Polish FA are said to have had the Premier League forward on their radar for multiple years.According to outlet Przeglad Sportowy Onet, a national team coach flew to England this month to watch Simms. He has played three times in the top flight with Coventry so far this season after scoring 13 goals in their promotion-winning campaign in the Championship under Frank Lampard last term.Simms’ grandmother was born in Poland and the national team have kept an eye on him for yearsGettySimms’ switch to Poland is ‘no secret’ Poland are having to look towards a future without the legendary Robert Lewandowski, who is the nation’s all-time top scorer and appearance-maker, with 89 goals in 169 games.Manager Jan Urban has spoken honestly about the next line of Polish strikers coming through, admitting they need more.“We know it’s not a rosy situation,” he said. “There are a few players we need to choose from, but I don’t want to go into specific names. “I have some difficult decisions ahead of me… we’ll definitely come up with something and try to use the players who are available.”On Simms, Urban added: “There is a point. Players with Polish roots have the right to be treated the same as any other Pole with a passport.” He’s not Erling Haaland, he’s not some unknown type of player. He played regularly in the Championship, but things weren’t going so well for him at Everton. “First, the paperwork: the passport and all the formalities. Only then will he be considered. If we think he can help the national team, he’ll be called up. If not, we’ll wait for him to improve. “It’s no secret we’re interested in him.”