Hodgson challenges Riise

25 August 2009 19:15
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has challenged Bjorn Helge Riise to continue to work hard and force his way into the side. Riise, brother of Roma defender John Arne, signed a three-year contract with the Cottagers this summer after switching from Norwegian side Lillestrom for an undisclosed fee. He has featured as a late substitute twice against FK Vetra in the Europa League so far but not in Fulham's three games since. But Hodgson says the 26-year-old can expect to play many games for the club if he continues to work hard. The Fulham boss told Canal + that the player has been impressing in training, saying: "Given his position on the pitch he might actually face the toughest competition in the club. "It's not easy to break in to the starting XI, but I think he has had a great start here. "His time will come and I am looking forward to see him play many games here. "He must continue to do well in training and give me a headache when it comes to selecting the team."

Source: SKY_Sports