"Don't be surprised if coaches from Scotland, Wales and Ireland are checking the family tree of Neil Mellor," said Aldridge.
"He was not named in the Under 21's this week and has never been selected for England at any leve.
"No doubt that will alert coaches from the other home nations, as well as Ireland, because it is clear Neil has a bright future in the game.
"He is a natural goalscorer - they are rare indeed. If England don't benefit I am sure another nation will."
