diff --git a/drivers/watchdog/Kconfig b/drivers/watchdog/Kconfig
index e723e01..0847f2e 100644
--- a/drivers/watchdog/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/watchdog/Kconfig
@@ -1383,6 +1383,7 @@
 	tristate "Imagination Technologies PDC Watchdog Timer"
 	depends on HAS_IOMEM
 	depends on METAG || MIPS || COMPILE_TEST
+	select WATCHDOG_CORE
 	help
 	  Driver for Imagination Technologies PowerDown Controller
 	  Watchdog Timer.