1. This is Hodgson's first game in charge and is unlikely to be much of a guide to his first choice side. The Chelsea players and Wayne Rooney are unavailable, which means a makeshift back 4 and, with Welbeck also doubtful, Carroll virtually the only option up front.
2. Reports suggest that training this week has been primarily about defensive organisation, so there will be a lot of emphasis on not conceding rather than attacking flair.
3. Norway have clearly been chosen for this match to represent Euro 2012 group opponents Sweden, but they are no pushovers, unbeaten in their last 7 at home, winning 6.
4. Egil Olsen is beginning to make the transition to a younger squad so he may field an experimental side. However several in the squad have experience in England so will be used to England's style.
IN SUM - International friendlies are generally a poor betting medium and this one has the added doubt of both sides being in a period of change. A draw, probably a low-scoring one, looks the best call.
2. Reports suggest that training this week has been primarily about defensive organisation, so there will be a lot of emphasis on not conceding rather than attacking flair.
3. Norway have clearly been chosen for this match to represent Euro 2012 group opponents Sweden, but they are no pushovers, unbeaten in their last 7 at home, winning 6.
4. Egil Olsen is beginning to make the transition to a younger squad so he may field an experimental side. However several in the squad have experience in England so will be used to England's style.
IN SUM - International friendlies are generally a poor betting medium and this one has the added doubt of both sides being in a period of change. A draw, probably a low-scoring one, looks the best call.
