You would wonder who James McClean is talking about. Maybe it's just international footballers in general rather than his Irish teammates.
McClean will likely captain Ireland when they take on Mexico at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Thursday night. The Derryman, who will win his 50th cap against the Mexicans, is expected to play wing back in the early hours of the morning, Irish time.
Speaking to RTÉ ahead of the game, McClean was enthusiastic about his new role. He also questioned those who report as injured for international games but are then fit to play for their clubs. It's hard to believe that he doesn't have a specific teammate or teammates in mind.
When he criticises those individuals, McClean is not a glasshouse resident throwing stones. His credentials are undeniable, he is someone who always turns up when called upon.
I haven't played there that often but if it adds more strings to my bow and gives me that new experience of playing somewhere else, I'm all for it.
I just want to play.
It gets on my nerves when players come in and they're not fit for games, but they are for the club games at the weekend. That gets to me.
The Ireland team which plays Mexico will be an inexperienced one.
Alan Browne and Kevin Long could make their debuts. Several others in the group have just a single cap to their names.
McClean is delighted to see the desire of those who have travelled.
To see the excitement here of lads who want to wear that jersey, it's brilliant. It rubs off on you.
What more motivation do you need than when you're playing for your country?
I'm fit and ready, and when I'm fit and ready I'm available for selection. I spoke to Martin; I decided that I wanted to come here and thankfully he wanted to me to come as well so it was all good.
