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You have to go back 20 years for the last time these sides met at Wembley, when a hybrid team of World Cup '90 veterans and Euro '96 hopefuls ground out a 0-0 draw in front of 65,000.

A back four of Rob Jones, Steve Bould, Tony Adams and Graeme Le Saux shut out Jan-Aage Fjortoft and co. But look at those kits! That hair! Mid-90s gold.

It is only just over two years since these sides last met - as Roy Hodgson picked up a 1-0 win in his first game in charge. You may remember Ashley Young scoring the only goal?

You may well not do. Phil McNulty's match report from Oslo has a paragraph which begins:

"And while the performance hardly set pulses racing..."

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Former England captain Gary Lineker
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"Genuinely optimistic about the England team's future. It may take time but there is a shed load of talent coming through."

England manager Roy Hodgson says his new-look team can banish the "scar" of their failed World Cup campaign - starting tonight.

Long-serving midfielders Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard have announced their international retirements, and Hodgson included four uncapped players in his squad.

Arsenal defender Calum Chambers, Tottenham left-back Danny Rose, Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph and Newcastle's Jack Colback are all in the squad - though none start tonight.

Simon Townley:, external Lived in Norway for a while. Beer is pricey and the winter is long. Scenery's good though. They love beating England.

BBC Radio 5 live

You can of course hear full commentary of tonight's international at Wembley on BBC Radio 5 live.

Mark Pougatch is your man in the driving seat from 19:00 BST, before new chief football correspondent John Murray takes charge. He is joined in the Wembley comms box by Ian Dennis and former England internationals Phil Neville and Chris Waddle.

You can listen within this page and also online here.

Roy Hodgson has named his team to face Norway tonight, with Wayne Rooney now installed as the new captain. How many of these men will line up at the Euro finals in two years' time? Presuming England qualify of course.

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A new start, or a new low for England then?

Are you excited about Roy Hodgson's new-look side (*not new) or do you have grave concerns? Did you turn down a ticket for tonight? What would it take for you to consider going to watch an England friendly?

Is Wayne Rooney the right man for the captaincy? Do England have enough leaders?

Can Jack Wilshere be England's main man? Anyone ever been to Norway at all?

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Phil McNulty
BBC Sport Chief Football Writer at Wembley

"A brass band is bashing out Michael Jackson's "Thriller" near Wembley's main entrance - not exactly the sentiments shared by England's fans, many of whom are expected to give this friendly with Norway a wide berth.

"It's the first step back on the road to rehabilitation for England manager Roy Hodgson and his players after their dismal World Cup in Brazil - it will hopefully provide some confidence ahead of next Monday's opening Euro 2016 qualifier against Switzerland in Basel."

It is 10 weeks since England limped out of the World Cup with a remarkably tepid 0-0 draw against the mighty Costa Rica, and the fans have voted with their feet, and wallets, this evening.

The previous lowest crowd for an international at the rebuilt Wembley was the 48,876 for a friendly against Sweden in 2011. So at least this current side may break one record...

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Daily Mirror chief sports writer Oliver Holt:, external Wembley - how it's going to look two minutes before kick-off.

England are back! And they are not exactly the hottest ticket in town.

Tickets are very much still available for tonight's friendly against Norway, and we could well see a record low attendance at the new stadium. Under 40,000 are expected - more League Two play-off final than international football at its best.

All set for Roy Hodgson and co?

"Hello mate. Are you free this evening? I've got a spare ticket for Wembley if you want it?"

"Wembley? What's on?"

"England are playing!"

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"Are they? Oh. World Cup qualifier is it?"

"No. It's a friendly actually. Against Norway."

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"Norway? Oh well. All the big names playing are they? Tore Andre Flo, Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, Oyvind Leonharsen?"

"Well - no, You're a bit out of touch there. Vegar Eggen Hedenstad is in the squad. And Tarik Elyounoussi. You'll get to see Phil Jones and Jordan Henderson though...

"Hello? Hello?!"