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John Arne Riise: Gareth Bale is "unbelievable"

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John Arne Riise praises Gareth Bale ahead of Norway's friendly with Wales on Saturday.

Fulham and Norway defender John Arne Riise has praised Gareth Bale ahead of Norway's friendly with Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

The clash will mark the second time in as many weeks that the pair have faced off, following Tottenham's 3-1 victory over Fulham last weekend.

Riise, who will win his 100th cap for Norway on Saturday, admits that left-side opponent Bale is in "unbelievable" form.

"There is no doubt about his ability, not only what he did against Inter but the whole of last season he kept going," the 31-year-old said of Bale.

"He was scoring goals and providing assists, he works really hard and he is not a big celebrity star, he just gets on with his job and you have to respect that.

"The things he produces are unbelievable. I played against him on Sunday, and when you play against him you have to make him run the other way by attacking yourself, otherwise it will be a one-man game.

"There is no left-sided player better than him at the moment. He has a great left foot, he is strong and quick and can cross. You can think you are going to be close to him and then he just runs past you and scores a goal."

Wales have won three of their last four international matches, while Norway are still recovering on missing out on Euro 2012 after failing to qualify on goal difference.

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