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Haaland double helps Norway reach first World Cup since 1998

Erling Haaland scored twice in two minutes to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Italy at the San Siro and qualify for their first World Cup since 1998.

The Manchester City striker's tally of 16 goals in the group stage equals the record set by Poland's Robert Lewandowski.

The visitors went into the clash knowing only a highly improbable nine-goal swing could deny them the automatic qualification place in Group I, and they can head into their first World Cup since France '98 with confidence sky high.