Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick has sung the praises of Newcastle United striker Emmanuel Riviere.
Merrick had dinner with Alan Pardew and West Ham boss Sam Allardyce on Friday night and had nothing but praise for the two managers.
However, he feels the Magpies were the best team of the tournament.
He told the Evening Chronicle: "I thought they were very impressive.
"I thought West Ham were as well but Newcastle just seem to have really speedy players and technically they are really talented around the park.
"When they had the two strikers up front they were brilliant. They had slick inter-changing passes in the final third. The two strikers in and around the box were very good.
"Our defence was outstanding in holding them off.
"With fire power like that they will make the difference.
"With Riviere in their ranks they will do well."
