The youngest player to appear for Real Madrid, Martin Odegaard, is one of the more exciting prospects in Norwegian coach Lars Lagerback's squad. 

Now 19-years-old, Odegaard is currently on loan to Eredivise club Herenveen from the Spanish giants, attempting to justify claims that at just 16, he was the most talented young player in the world.

But it's not all just pomp and potential for the Scandinavians. Bournemouth and former Manchester United striker Josh King notched 16 goals in the Premier League last season, while Hull City midfielder Markus Henriksen has Premier League experience. 

Mat Leckie teammate Rune Jarstein has been in phenomenal form this season for Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga, while former-Arsenal player Havard Nordveit is a regular for German high-flyers 1899 Hoffenheim.

Overall the Norwegians have a balanced squad that's capable all over the pitch, but has still performed weakly in recent years.

Finishing fourth behind Germany, Northern Ireland and the Czech Republic wasn't exactly humiliating for the Norwegians, but a 6-0 loss against the Germans proved their defensive frailties do exist.

Socceroos fans will be hoping they can provide stern opposition, but a serious morale boost at the same time.