Sir Elton John has called Oasis’ Liam and Noel Gallagher a pair of “stupid sods” after they wasted an opportunity to break America.

The Manchester band, who split last year, attempted to take their music stateside in the mid-90s, but the bid ended acrimoniously.

"They were enormous in Britain, they were enormous in America and they went over there and argued between themselves and cancelled the tour and they never broke America,” Sir Elton said.

"You only get it once, and if you blow it, it's gone. You can't not regret that. I always thought, 'You stupid sods. You'll never get that opportunity again'."

Speaking on Absolute Radio, Sir Elton also suggested that Oasis were just “boys” compared to bands like Coldplay or The Police.

"It's only the cream that rises to the top. It's always the ones with the best work ethic and the best material and the best attitude,” he said.

“You know, it's the boys from the men. Coldplay, Muse, U2, Police, all those bands. They're the men, and all the rest are boys."

As previously reported, Liam Gallagher's new band Beady Eye are set to release their debut album and embark on a UK tour next year.

(by Jason Gregory)