Rudi rewarded with Norway call
Tuesday, February 4, 2003
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Petter Rudi's has been recalled by Norway for next week's friendly international against Greece.
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Petter Rudi's return to fitness and form has led to a recall to the Norway squad for the friendly against Greece.
Knee trouble
Nils Johan Semb named the KFC Germinal Beerschot Antwerpen midfield player in his selection for the match in Crete on 12 February. He has been out of the national team for more than a year after suffering a knee injury.
Versatile performer
"He is now fully fit again," said Semb. "I have seen his latest matches [against K. Sint Truidense VV and Sporting Lokeren St-Niklaas Waaslan] on video - and he has really impressed me. He is a very versatile player as he can play on the wing, in midfield or in attack."
Qualifying fixture
Norway squad
Holtan, Olsen, Basma, Bergdølmo, Johnsen, Hangeland, Hansén, Lundekvam, Andersen, Bakke, Carew, Flo, Iversen, Svindal Larsen, Rudi, Riise, Rushfeldt, Solskjær, Tessem.
