Aalesund are making their European debut after winning last season's Norwegian Cup.

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The philosophy extended to Norwegian soccer under another disciple, Egil Olsen and Norway reached the World Cup Finals in 1994 and 1990.

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There is also a return for Norwegian-based goalkeeper Emile Baron, who won his only cap a year ago in the World Cup build-up but was not taken to the finals in South Korea.

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