Burundi-born Bigirimana is eligible for England and was included in an Under-19 squad last year without making his debut, but could still decide to play for his African homeland at senior level and has not made a definitive decision on his international future.
Gael Bigirimana: “International football is a privilege and I would be honoured to play it.
"As long as I’m playing for one, moving forward and improving I don’t mind what nationality I will play for.
“England is like my second home but it is difficult for me because I have two homes. England has grown in me and I have met so many fantastic people and mentors who are English.
“That does not mean I am saying I don’t like Burundi. That is where I was born, where I saw my first sunset. England is like another place where God has put me for a purpose.”
“It looks like there is a big pressure when players go to play for England. There’s no need for that, there shouldn’t be any pressure when you put on an England shirt.
“It is like a bonus for a player when you play for your country. It is a bonus – it is like a holiday.
"But it looks like when English players go to play for their country that the whole world’s eyes are on them, so no wonder they sometimes struggle.
“Hopefully that will change and it will be enjoyable for them again.”