Norway boss Stale Solbakken STILL has nightmares about that dramatic Scotland comeback in Oslo.

The Scandinavians were playing catch up after defeat to Spain and a draw against Georgia, while Scotland had made a winning start to Group A. Erling Haaland 's penalty had them 1-0 up and an until then insipid Scotland performance looked like yielding no pints and letting Norway back into the qualification mix.

But Steve Clarke 's side produced a stunning comeback with Lyndon Dykes levelling on 87 minutes before sub Kenny Mclean struck the winner less than two minutes later, leaving Norway's Ullevi Stadium stunned and Solbakken's side needing snookers to make it out of the group. They ultimately couldn't and the head coach says he's still haunted by how that game ended. "It is probably the sorest defeat you will ever feel," he said. "I still wake up at night thinking about those five minutes. It was very damaging for us, otherwise this game would be a final for us.

Despite disrupting his sleep, Solbakken is also looking to follow Scotland's example. Norway haven't been at a major tournament since Euro 2000 but sees no reason why they shouldn't be able to do what tonight's opponents have done. He added: "Of course we can take inspiration from Scotland. We are similar sizes and Scotland have found a way to qualify. We must try to do the same."

Jorgen Strand Larsen is set to start in Haaland's absence with the Man City star out injured. And he is determined to spoil the Tartan Army party at Hampden. he said: "We are here to take the three points and spoil the party. Of course we will miss Erling because he is one of the best players in the world. But hopefully that will give the chance to show that I can also play football.

"the last game against Scotland was one of the most decisive for the national team in recent years. Everyone expected us to win at 1-0.

Asked if Norway were seeking revenge for that late runaround, Larsen replaied: "Yes, of course."