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Arsenal have confirmed on social media that Martin Odegaard is back in training at their London Colney training centre, making his comeback for pre-season after his post-World Cup holiday.
The rest of the senior squad are currently in Dublin for the friendly match against Real Betis on Wednesday evening, so Odegaard hasn't quite linked up with his teammates yet. The ****** nal captain is set to miss Wednesday's friendly.
But that's no surprise, considering Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli made their own late comebacks last week, and neither of them were in the subsequent matchday squad against Girona.
The ****** nal medical and fitness staff clearly want to give players a few days to get up to speed before throwing them into match situations.

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Jude Bellingham twice dragged England back from the brink as Thomas Tuchel’s side edged past a tenacious Norway to reach the FIFA World Cup semi-final, winning 2-1 after extra time at Miami Stadium.
The game was a quiet affair in the opening stages before Norway seized the initiative. Harry Kane had his pocket picked inside the England half and Schjelderup’s cross-shot from the left flew in off the post to give the Scandinavians the lead just before the hour of the first half.
Jordan Pickford, making a record-breaking 18th World Cup appearance for England, got down to his left to keep out Martin Odegaard‘s low effort as Norway threatened to extend their advantage.
“It’s going to be fun” – Marc Guehi previews Erling Haaland and Norway showdown in World Cup quarter-final
Jude Bellingham had other ideas. The Real Madrid midfielder drew England level in first-half stoppage time, and the two sides remained locked at 1-1 through 90 minutes.

Jude Bellingham hit back at boss Thomas Tuchel’s ******* ing ******* ysis of England’s performance in their 2-1 World Cup quarter-final win against Norway and called for positivity.
Bellingham was the star of the show with two goals as England overcame the extreme Miami heat to come from behind, banking his fourth man of the match award from six games.
Tuchel’s side had to do it the hard way against the Scandinavians, requiring extra-time to eventually book their fourth World Cup semi-final, and the German said he was “not happy with the performance”.
The Real Madrid star did not take that lying down and challenged his manager’s view.
“Maybe he doesn’t know what it’s like to play in those kind of conditions against Erling Haaland, (Martin) Odegaard, (Antonio) Nusa, (Alexander) Sorloth.

Norway became one of the big favorites to make a deep run in the World Cup. Their charisma and great football won over football fans, who for several weeks joined the Viking movement.
After the elimination against England in the quarterfinals, the cameras captured the painful defeat:
Tuchel comforts Odegaard
The fans in the stadium acknowledged their players and cheered them for making them dream.
The same happened in Norway, where supporters gathered to watch the match and, at the end, gave thanks for the "magical nights," ending with: "Thank you for making us dream, Vikings!"

England will face Norway tonight in a crunch quarter-final after their tense but thrilling 3-2 victory over Mexico.
Thomas Tuchel was handed a fitness boost after Guehi, who had been nursing a hamstring strain picked up at the Estadio Azteca, and Rice, who previously had fitness and illness concerns, both returned to training on Friday.
The Three Lions will be under threat from Golden Boot-chasing Erling Haaland, ****** nal's Martin Odegaard and the electric Antonio Nus, with several of the Norway squad are shaking off a virus.
England's clash with Norway kicks off at 10pm BST (5pm ET) on Saturday, 11 July at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium; the match against Norway will be broadcast in the UK on ITV 1 and ITVX, with coverage starting at 8.45pm BST.
The winner will face either Argentina or Switzerland in Atlanta at 8pm BST (3pm ET) , on 15 July with the World Cup final set for 19 July at 8pm BST (3pm ET).

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England face Norway in a mouthwatering World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday.
Thomas Tuchel's side claimed a stirring 3-2 win over Mexico in the Round of 16 but must now tackle some familiar foes.
From captain Martin Odegaard to star striker Erling Haaland, several Norway stars ply their trade in the Premier League.
Manchester City hero Haaland is enjoying a sensational maiden World Cup, with seven goals in four appearances. The showdown between Harry Kane and Haaland pits arguably the two best No. 9s on the planet against one another on the biggest stage.

England will face Norway tonight in a crunch quarter-final after their tense but thrilling 3-2 victory over Mexico.
Thomas Tuchel was handed a fitness boost after Guehi, who had been nursing a hamstring strain picked up at the Estadio Azteca, and Rice, who previously had fitness and illness concerns, both returned to training on Friday.
The Three Lions will be under threat from Golden Boot-chasing Erling Haaland, **** nal's Martin Odegaard and the electric Antonio Nusa.
England's clash with Norway kicks off at 10pm BST (5pm ET) on Saturday, 11 July at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium; the match against Norway will be broadcast in the UK on ITV 1 and ITVX, with coverage starting at 8.45pm BST.
The winner will face either Argentina or Switzerland in Atlanta at 8pm BST (3pm ET) , with the World Cup final set for 19 July at 8pm BST (3pm ET).

Norway, a nation traditionally ******* ociated with winter sports (shout-out to Lucas Braathen), is experiencing a magical moment on the football pitch.
For the first time playing in the quarterfinals of a FIFA World Cup — right after sending the Brazilian national team home — the Scandinavian side is proving that the success of stars like Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard did not come out of nowhere.
In a report this Saturday (11), ge detailed that this World Cup success is the result of a structural revolution that has led to 93% of children in Norway currently taking part in a youth team.
The rise of Norwegian football is directly tied to the modernization of its infrastructure.
In a country that deals with harsh cold and snow, the construction of more than 500 artificial turf fields since 2016 has helped democratize access to the sport all year round.

England vs. Norway history: Head-to-head matches at World Cup, last meeting, team records and more originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
England face Norway in a mouthwatering World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday.
Thomas Tuchel's side claimed a stirring 3-2 win over Mexico in the Round of 16 but must now tackle some familiar foes.
From captain Martin Odegaard to star striker Erling Haaland, several Norway stars ply their trade in the Premier League.
Manchester City hero Haaland is enjoying a sensational maiden World Cup, with seven goals in four appearances. The showdown between Harry Kane and Haaland pits arguably the two best No. 9s on the planet against one another on the biggest stage.

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Martin Odegaard has become the latest member of Norway's World Cup camp to come down with a cold-like virus before Saturday's match against England.
Odegaard has fallen ill while sickness runs through the Norway camp, although his uncle, the national team physio Thomas Odegaard, has reportedly suffered most from the symptoms.
Another member of the training staff has also been ill, while right back Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, who missed the win over Brazil because of the illness, is back in training.
At the time of writing, it is not clear whether Odegaard will be fit to play this weekend.

And then there were eight. This wild and wacky World Cup that has seen 96 matches played during the course of 27 days has been drama-filled and full of surprises. And now we are at the pivotal time of the tournament when the biggest contenders remain and the stakes are the highest.
Among the four matches in the next three days, there's a rematch from Qatar, two meetings between European rivals with one making its first quarterfinal appearance and the defending champion looking to avoid a third nail-biter in the knockout round.
Which game will be the best? We ranked the quartet of showdowns and broke down the matchups that will determine the teams that will reach the semifinals and those that will go home.
Less than four years ago, these teams met in the World Cup semifinals with France taking a 2-0 victory in a tight match. A few of the stars remain but these two teams are mostly different setups. Kylian Mbappe continues to lead the French attack with Ousmane Dembele. But Michael Olise, Desire Doue and Bradley Barcola are getting their first taste of this rarified air. Morocco returns right back Ashraf Hakimi, goalkeeper Yassine Bounou and midfielder Azzedine Ounahi. It has been bolstered by the additions of Brahim Diaz and 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. Even with France seen as the tournament favorite, this should again be another close contest with both teams capable of scoring multiple goals. Morocco might be without striker Ismael Saibari, who left their round of 16 win against Canada. His absence could be the difference.
Erling Haaland and Norway are having the time of their lives in the United States with their first quarterfinal appearance in the tournament coming after a 28-year absence from the World Cup. The goal-scoring machine will meet some familiar Premier League colleagues and foes in Miami. It's possible England will start three of Haaland's Manchester City teammates from last season - Marc Guehi, John Stones and Nico O'Reilly - in its defense. Perhaps, their knowledge will help the Three Lions. But Norway just isn't all Haaland. Several Norway players have Premier League ties notably midfielder Martin Odegaard of ***** nal, midfielder Sander Berge of Fulham and former Manchester City and current Fulham winger Oscar Bobb. England showed its quality and, most importantly, its heart in stirring defeat of Mexico. The challenge will be different here. They should have more of the ball and will need creativity to break down the Norwegian defense. And they'll have to be wary of the counter attacks led by Haaland that can be devastating. This could be a cagey affair with one or two key plays deciding the victor.

Martin Odegaard says "underdogs" Norway are ready to show their teeth again in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against England.
All eyes will be on the Hard Rock Stadium as the Scandinavians look to repeat their stunning 2-1 victory against Brazil when they take on Thomas Tuchel's men in Miami.
Manchester City star Erling Haaland's brace saw off the Selecao on Sunday and Norway are now ready to end England's World Cup dreams in Florida.
Arsenal skipper Odegaard said: "Obviously we know the quality they have. I know them really well.
"Outstanding players, world-class players, playing for probably one of the best national teams in the world at the moment, so it's going to be a big test for us.

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TNT Sports report that with 20 goal involvements at the World Cup so far, ******* nal are the Premier League club with the most goals and ******* ists at this year’s tournament.
Kai Havertz was ******* nal’s top scorer before Germany’s elimination, netting three times. Leandro Trossard has scored twice, Gabriel Martinelli, Mikel Merino, and Viktor Gyokeres once each.
In terms of ******* ists, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard have three each. Once again, Trossard has two, and Gyokeres has two as well. Declan Rice and Gabriel Magalhaes have one ******* ist each, completing the 20.
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Arsenal stars Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Magalhaes were on opposing sides last night when Brazil took on Norway in the round of 16 of the World Cup. The Gunners duo helped the Emirates Stadium club win the Premier League ***** le last term, with ***** nal manager Mikel Arteta ensuring the camaraderie in the North Londoners’ squad remained constant all season. However, things boiled over last night as Odegaard and Gabriel were involved in a spat.
The Gunners centre-back was unhappy with his club teammate in the closing stages of the game, which eventually ended in a 2-1 defeat for the South Americans. He was seen pointing a finger at Odegaard during a scuffle between both teams. The ***** nal captain and his teammates had triggered the Brazilians, who were desperate to chase the game and get a result, with their passing.
Gabriel’s World Cup ended on a disappointing note, but Odegaard will hope to go all the way and win the tournament. Norway face England in the quarter-final on Saturday and the Gunners skipper will need to stop another of his ***** nal teammates – Declan Rice – in the middle of the park to advance to the semi-final. The Three Lions defeated Mexico with ten players in the early hours of today, putting in a resolute performance in their 3-2 victory.
Another fierce game awaits when they take on Norway, and Odegaard and his compatriots will pull out all the stops to ensure victory.

The 2026 World Cup is down to its final 16 teams, and ****** nal remain one of the best-represented clubs in the competition with 12 Gunners still dreaming of lifting the trophy.
Having started the tournament with 15 players involved, only three ****** nal stars were eliminated during the Round of 32, leaving Mikel Arteta with plenty of international interest as the race for the quarter-finals begins.
France became the first ****** nal representatives to book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals after William Saliba helped Les Bleus overcome Paraguay on Saturday evening in Philadelphia.
Having already established themselves as one of the tournament favourites, the French continued their impressive run after entering the knockout stages as the competition’s highest scorers. Saliba returned to the starting line-up after being rested for the final group-stage victory over Norway and played his part as France safely progressed to the last eight.
Sunday guarantees ****** nal representation in the quarter-finals as Martin Odegaard’s Norway face Brazil in New Jersey. Odegaard was also rested against France before captaining Norway to victory over Ivory Coast in the previous round.

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Norway return to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years this summer, meaning a debut on international football's biggest stage for Erling Haaland.
Haaland's father, Alf-Inge, played for the Scandinavian nation when they featured at the 1994 World Cup in the USA, but he was absent four years later when they claimed a famous group-stage win over eventual winners Brazil.
The current generation, under Stale Solbakken and captained by ******* nal playmaker Martin Odegaard, will be backed with optimism by fans starved of World Cup participation for almost three decades.
Manchester City star Haaland is central to those hopes due to his gargantuan goalscoring feats.

Erling Haaland next World Cup match: Fixture schedule, start time, draw bracket as Norway face Ivory Coast originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Norway return to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years this summer, meaning a debut on international football's biggest stage for Erling Haaland.
Haaland's father, Alf-Inge, played for the Scandinavian nation when they featured at the 1994 World Cup in the USA, but he was absent four years later when they claimed a famous group-stage win over eventual winners Brazil.
The current generation, under Stale Solbakken and captained by ***** nal playmaker Martin Odegaard, will be backed with optimism by fans starved of World Cup participation for almost three decades.
Manchester City star Haaland is central to those hopes due to his gargantuan goalscoring feats.

Erling Haaland next World Cup match: Fixture schedule, start time, draw bracket as Norway face Senegal originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Norway return to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years this summer, meaning a debut on international football's biggest stage for Erling Haaland
Haaland's father, Alf-Inge, played for the Scandinavian nation when they featured at the 1994 World Cup in the USA, but he was absent four years later when they claimed a famous group-stage win over eventual winners Brazil.
The current generation, under Stale Solbakken and captained by ******* nal playmaker Martin Odegaard, will be backed with optimism by fans starved of World Cup participation for almost three decades.
Manchester City star Haaland is central to those hopes due to his gargantuan goalscoring feats.

Dark horse Norway get their first World Cup campaign in nearly three decades underway as they face Iraq in an incredibly tricky G Group I featuring both France and Senegal.
Much has been made of Norway heading into this years World Cup, as they have a host of mercurial talents up-front and a well-drilled backline to make up a consistent and very tough to beat side.
Although Norway are placed in a group containing two-time World Cup winners France and African Cup of Nations runners up Senegal, they are expected to make a good account of themselves and their first hurdle will be facing Iraq.
Competing in just their fourth ever World Cup, Norway are in their golden generation at the moment and will be desperate to beat their best ever performance at the finals which was reaching the round of 16.
Containing the obvious talents of Erling Haaland – making his debut at the World Cup – and Martin Odegaard, Norway have exciting players all over the pitch, including wingers Oscar Bobb and Antonio Nusa.

With football’s biggest stars all set to battle it out at this summer’s World Cup, there is plenty to be excited about.
Aside from the team glory of winning the whole competition, there are plenty of ways for a player to enjoy a successful tournament. One such way would be by scoring the most goals at the tournament and claiming the prestigious World Cup Golden Boot.
Here are some of the stars that will be in the running for the Golden Boot at this summer’s World Cup…
Who better to start with than Erling Haaland. The Norwegian has won three of the last four Premier League Golden Boots and is quite frankly a goalscoring machine. The striker netted a staggering 16 goals in eight qualifying matches, as he helped his nation reach the tournament for the first time in almost 30 years.
Although Haaland has **** nal captain Martin Odegaard on hand to create for him, Norway do not have the strongest national team. Consequently, the Manchester City striker is somewhat of an outsider for the top scorer prize. You can take advantage of that fact and discover him at even bigger odds by using the price boost finder.