Fulham midfielder Bjorn Helge Riise could find himself in hot water after making critical remarks about Ireland star Damien Duff in the Norwegian press.
Riise, 26, only signed for the Barclays Premier League club from Lillestrom in July for £2million.
However, the midfielder has been quick to point out perceived shortcomings in Roy Hodgson's squad.
According to Norweigian paper Avisenes Nyhetsbyra, Riise said: 'I don't think they've done all that well, but they have a good reputation and come from bigger clubs than me.
'I came from little Lillestrom in Norway, but players like Damien Duff have a name and status after playing for clubs like Newcastle and Chelsea and are ahead of me.
'I believe I have better qualities and strengths as a player than he does.
'He has the speed and the experience, and a good shot, but he is not that much faster than I am, and I have a better technique, a better touch and deliver better passes than he does. And I can be used in different roles.'
