How force vobsub to play encoded sub not external file?

I have been having issues with subtitles being out of sync. The videos in question have internal encoded subs that are sync'd correctly.  If I click vobsub (green arrow) while a video is playing I see the list of subs, but the correct one I need to use is at the top in the 3rd line from the top. These are even formatted in a different text, which is fine because they sync properly.

This third line that says english was not selected, but if I select the word english on the 3rd line the subs change font and are 100% properly sync'd.
How can I make vobsub play that subtitle be default when its present?

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External subtitle file gets priority over embedded subtitle. If you prefer the embedded one then simply remove the external subtitle file.

Are you using Windows Media Player? I recommend switching to Media Player Classic. That gives better quality subtitles and more functionality.

If you are already using MPC, then change the video renderer to EVR-CP so that you can use the internal subtitle renderer.