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