John Arne Riise is looking to repeat the result against Scotland from four years ago.

"...we know we will have to be at our best to get a result"
Norway will have to be at the top of their game to have any hope of taking maximum points from Scotland. So says John Arne Riise as the Viking side prepare to mount a rain on Hampden to steal three points. Riise is well aware the Scotland will be wanting to add to the three points collected against Iceland after the disappointment of the loss against Macedonia in their opening World Cup qualifying campaign. Roma's Risse has placed Scotland as favourites due in part to home advantage but insists the clash at Hampden is a challenge the Vikings are looking forward to. Former Liverpool star Riise was part of the Norway side who won against Scotland four years ago but knows that will count for nothing come 3pm today. He said: "The atmosphere is going to be unbelievable. I've told a few of the boys that we have to come here and enjoy it because there aren't many times in your career you can play in front of these kind of fans. But we know it's going to be difficult. Scotland are a very good team at home and we know we will have to be at our best to get a result. What I remember from 2004 was the fantastic atmosphere and that it was great to get the three points. But this is a different game and we know that. Scotland are strong and we are strong so I hope that both teams play a good game and get the crowd behind their teams."

Riise does not believe the outcome of this game will kill off either side's qualification hopes. Holland are expected to win the group with Norway and Scotland being tipped as the main contenders for the runners-up spot. He said: "It's an important game for both teams and whoever wins this game is going to have the advantage for second place. But I think there is still everything to play for in this group."

Riise's views were echoed by Morten Gamst Pedersen but the Blackburn player is determined to defy the odds and help deliver an away win ahead of their midweek meeting with the Dutch. He said: "You always have a better chance of qualifying if you are winning and you get three points. But never say never. You just have to see what the table looks like at the end. We're not here to lose, we will work hard. Scotland are big favourites, they are at home and they have 50,000 people supporting them. They did well in the last qualifying campaign against big nations like France and Italy so they will be favourites. But we will be ready for the game. But we will be ready for the game. It's not always about one player. They work hard as a team. (James) McFadden is a great player and maybe (Darren) Fletcher will do well but you never know. If you work hard and play well as a team you have a better chance to win"

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