Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel has distanced himself from rumours suggesting he wanted to join Fulham.
The USA international reportedly told Villa he was keen to depart the West Midlands for London but he has since come out and denied any such comments.
"That story was made up. I've never had contact from Fulham or with Fulham," Friedel told Sky Sports News.
"I never had a conversation with Martin O'Neill about Fulham. I really don't know where that came from."
Villa's manager Martin O'Neill left the club this week causing great controversy back in England but Friedel said interim boss Kevin MacDonald would be a good replacement for the start of the new English Premier League season which sees Villa take on West Ham United at home on Saturday.
"We are all surprised (about O'Neill leaving). Yesterday was training as normal and I was just sitting at home with the kiddies when the news came up on television," he added.
"Today we had our meetings about going forward and it's down to us now to do the right thing for the club and get three points against West Ham.
"We were just told Kevin MacDonald is taking charge and it's just our duty as players to get ready for West Ham. We trained as normal.
"Kevin is well respected by all the players and training was good this morning.
"All the lads really put the work in. Hopefully it won't be an issue and we can get the three points."
