Erling Haaland ruled out of Ireland friendly

Manchester City's Erling Haaland during the Premier League match at Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture: Nigel French/PA Wire 

Norway have confirmed that Erling Braut Haaland will not play in next Thursday's friendly with the Republic of Irealnd at the Aviva Stadium.

Neither Haaland or Jacob Karlstrøm will join the Norwegian squad in Dublin, according to the latest squad information from the Norwegian FA.