diff --git a/drivers/net/Kconfig b/drivers/net/Kconfig
index 9789de234130..f520e3ae1941 100644
--- a/drivers/net/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/net/Kconfig
@@ -1741,6 +1741,7 @@ config KS8851
 config KS8851_MLL
 	tristate "Micrel KS8851 MLL"
 	depends on HAS_IOMEM
+	select MII
 	help
 	  This platform driver is for Micrel KS8851 Address/data bus
 	  multiplexed network chip.