Thelo Aasgaard named in Norway's World Cup squad after Liverpool rejection

Thelo Aasgaard, a midfielder raised in Liverpool, was included in Norway's World Cup squad announced by King Harald V. Aasgaard, who had previously been rejected by Liverpool's academy at age 14, now plays for Rangers after stints at Wigan and Luton. His family watched the announcement live, and Aasgaard is expected to compete against Iraq in their opening Group I match next week. His father, Jonathan, a cellist, will attend the second match against Senegal due to a concert conflict during the first game.

• 5:19 AMBBC Football — The Norway midfielder with the cellist father who overcame Liverpool rejection