The game against Slovakia is Norway's last before Semb must finalise his squad although they will face Italy before Euro 2000 starts.

BBC: Injury-hit Norway recall pair

The two have been recalled to plug the gaps in an injury-ravaged 23-man squad named by coach Nils Johan Semb to face Slovakia.

BBC: Injury-hit Norway recall pair

Semb's problems could have been more severe as, despite earlier fears, he has been able to include the English-based trio of Eirik Bakke, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Vegard Heggem, as well as Rosenborg's Roar Strand.

BBC: Injury-hit Norway recall pair

Semb has had to do without Man United's Ronny Johnsen, Oyvind Leonhardsen of Spurs and Erik Hoftun who plays for Rosenborg, while he is giving Jan Derek Sorensen, another Rosenborg player, more time to prove his fitness.

BBC: Injury-hit Norway recall pair