McCartney plans to shut up Hammers team-mate

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The defender warned: "I think Freddie normally plays on the left for Sweden but if he is on the right and I am playing it will be a very interesting battle."

Target man: George McCartney (right) wants to neutralise Freddie Ljungberg's threat for Sweden

"He is a top player for club and country so I will just be keeping an eye on him and making sure he has as quiet a game as possible."

Meanwhile Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington has expressed his "shock" that a player might consider turning his back on international football.

Former World Cup finalist Worthington, who won 66 caps in a 13-year spell from 1984, was reacting to reports that squad members Gareth McAuley and Ivan Sproule were considering their futures at this level.

Both players decided to go public on their frustration at their lack of 'game time'.

While Worthington stated he was unaware of their comments, he said: "I would be shocked if that was the case.

"To represent your country at any level - be it as a player, coach or manager - is a wonderful thing.

"I always looked forward to representing my country and giving my best. What I would say to whoever is to keep an open mind. The years go by very quickly.

"I would rather have a lot of caps on the table as opposed to one or two."