Steffen Iversen has returned to Norway's 21-man squad for the World Cup qualifier against Iceland on September 6.The Rosenborg striker was thrown out of the squad by coach Aage Hareide for their friendly against the Republic of Ireland eight days ago after failing to turn up for the team's first training session following a night out.

Hareide believes Iversen has now learnt his lesson though.

"Steffen is a good and important player for us," said the coach.

"He understands everything he did and we don't need to waste any more time on this. We've put it all behind us."

Norway will contest World Cup qualifying Group Nine against Holland, FYR Macedonia, Scotland and Nordic neighbours Iceland.

Squad: Rune Almenning Jarstein (Rosenborg), Jon Knudsen (Stabaek), Haakon Opdal (Brann); Tom Hogli, Tore Reginiussen (both Tromso), Brede Hangeland (Fulham), John Arne Riise (Roma), Morten M. Skjonsberg (Stabaek), Atle Roar Haaland (Odense); Martin Andresen (Valerenga), Fredrik Stromstad (Le Mans), Fredrik Winsnes (Stromsgodset), Morten Gamst Pedersen (Blackburn), Christian Grindheim (Heerenveen),

Daniel Fredheim Holm, Kristofer Haestad; Mohammed Abdellaoue (all Valerenga), John Carew (Aston Villa), Thorstein Helstad (Le Mans), Steffen Iversen (Rosenborg), Erik Nevland (Fulham).

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