All six of their qualifiers have been won, with their 29 goals scored making them Europe’s most prolific team by a distance.

Manchester City have received a timely boost with Norway releasing Erling Haaland from international duty earlier than expected. Haaland starred for his national team at the weekend, scoring yet another hat-trick to bring up his 50th goal for his country as Norway thumped Isreal 5-0 to take a significant step towards World Cup qualification.

The international break has reached a premature end for Erling Haaland after he was sent home to link back up with Manchester City. The prolific finisher was once again key for Stale Solbakken's side as they pummelled Israel 5-0 on Saturday and dazzled pundits with a hat-trick for the hosts.

Ali Daei, who scored his 100th goal for Iran in his 131st cap, is the fastest player to reach the century mark in international football. Few would bet against Haaland obliterating that record — possibly before he turns 30. New Zealand are next up on Tuesday.

Erling Haaland can take Norway ever closer to their first World Cup of the 21st century when he captains his side in their crucial qualifier against Israel

Norway beat Northern Ireland 5-1 in their Nations League match on Monday with Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland leading the charge with two goals and an assist in Belfast on Monday.

Man City striker Erling Haaland has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for September. The Norway international scored five league goals across the month, including two strikes in a 3-0