Former England defender Phil Neville
BBC Radio 5 live

"We are a victim of some of our success in the Premier League. We are paying vast amounts for foreign players and it's blocking the path for our young England players."

Wayne Rooney's arm is up and catches Norway defender Havard Nordtveit, draws blood in fact. No malice in that one but a nervy moment nonetheless for England's new captain. No further action taken from referee Jorge Sousa.

Full marks for enthusiasm from those England fans who have arrived tonight, it's pretty lively given the low attendance. 'Seven Nation Army' gets a rendition now as the men in white continue to dominate the play.

Kevin Doyle has put the Republic of Ireland ahead - Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock will be pleased to have seen that from his deadline day signing. Doyle heads in at the near-post from Robbie Brady's in-swinging corner.

Former England winger Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live

"When teams are just putting 10 people behind the ball - it's difficult. Norway are showing England respect. You have to be patient when it's like this - you have to move the ball quickly."

Kerry Peter Parvin:, external Great British Bake Off on TV and England v Norway on laptop! Good viewing for a while I think!

It's been all England so far, decent and lively opening from Roy Hodgson's men. Not much width on display in the opening stages though.

Former England captain Gary Lineker
BBC Sport

"Well it's not two lines of four. What we seem to have here, is a 4-2-2-2. Imaginative! Let's see if it works."

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Leighton Baines gets the nod, but loops his free-kick over the top. He's the oldest man in the team tonight.

Daniel Sturridge is sharp to dive out of a tackle and get a shot away - it's blocked well - but then Jack Wilshere is hauled down 25 yards out. Leighton Baines and Wayne Rooney over it...

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport Chief Football Writer at Wembley

"New England captain Wayne Rooney is already going around encouraging his team-mates - the first task will be to give this sparse, subdued crowd something to cheer, Been a long time since an England international at Wembley was played out in atmosphere like this."

John Stones made his senior debut for hometown club Barnsley in the Championship in March 2012 before being snapped up by Everton in January 2013. He played 22 times in the Premier League last season before winning his first England cap against Peru, in May. He is at right-back tonight.

Former England winger Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live

"Both teams here are in the rebuilding process. With England you want to see a pattern, for the players to enjoy themselves and play at a good tempo. You look at the package to see if that's the way we structure up for the Euros."

The England band are in. Brass fanfare sets the tempo in the seats, Jordan Henderson looks to do so on the pitch. He's taken Steven Gerrard's deep-lying dictator role.

Independent chief football correspondent Sam Wallace:, external Norway's national anthem a bit too much like Germany's, albeit with some of the more critical notes removed. Not one of the classics. 4/10.

We are under way at Wembley. It's filled up a bit more now.

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Anthems sung, hands shaken. We are go for launch at Wembley.

Phil in Cardiff via text: England football or Great British Bake Off? Only because my wife's gone out and we'll watch GBBO later on iPlayer am I showing any interest in the England game.

Roy Hodgson
England manager speaking on ITV

"We are going to see lots of energy and enthusiasm. There are young players who have the chance to show their potential. It's a great opportunity to show the faith I have in them is justified.

"Regarding Wayne Rooney's role as captain - every team needs leadership. A captain alone can't galvanise the whole team. You need leaders in every area. But luckily I have leaders in those areas.

"This is an important dress rehearsal for the Switzerland game - that's the team I want to play against the Swiss."

Ashley Williams, external: Roy Hodgson shouldn't be sacked. As a nation we expect too much. Time to accept that England is an average national team.

Nick Garbutt:, external If people have lost interest in England and don't want to watch them then why are they following the live text?? Get a grip.

Chris McAuliffe:, external My wife is English like myself but my Scottish mate's wife is Norwegian and she says 2-0 England.