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Man Utd captain Wayne Rooney SLAMMED as ex-Southampton reject brands him 'chubby'
NORWAY defender Vegard Forren has added some much needed spice to England's upcoming friendly, by branding the Manchester United and national captain Wayne Rooney - "a bit chubby."
Rooney was unveiled as the new England captain last week despite an underwhelming performance at this summer's World Cup, which saw the striker score only one goal.
Norway are placed 53rd in the FIFA world rankings, 33 spots below England, but Forren insists he will not be afraid of his opponents at Wembley.
Rooney looks a bit chubby
Forren said: "Rooney looks a bit chubby.
"They're obviously good players, and many of them are on good form already after three games in the Premier League but we're looking forward to it."
The match will give Roy Hodgson a final chance to see his players in competitive action before England begin their Euro 2016 qualification campaign in Switzerland on Monday.
Forren joined Southampton in January 2013 but returned to Norwegian side Molde six months later, having failed to make a first team appearance at St Mary's.