diff --git a/arch/powerpc/platforms/85xx/Kconfig b/arch/powerpc/platforms/85xx/Kconfig
index 7ff29d53dc2d..ecbe580c3f32 100644
--- a/arch/powerpc/platforms/85xx/Kconfig
+++ b/arch/powerpc/platforms/85xx/Kconfig
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ config MPC85xx_MDS
 	bool "Freescale MPC85xx MDS"
 	select DEFAULT_UIMAGE
 	select QUICC_ENGINE
+	select PHYLIB
 	help
 	  This option enables support for the MPC85xx MDS board