AASGAARD'S HAAL MARK

Thelo happy to 'monster' Norway goal machine

- By Scott McDermott

THELO AASGAARD describes his Norway international colleague Erling Haaland as having a “monster mentality”.

And if the Rangers new boy can bring some of it back to his club, it might just ignite his Ibrox career.

After all, if there’s one thing you need to succeed at the Old Firm, it’s an elite mindset.

Aasgaard had a better international break than most last week. He got a third cap for his adopted country and hit four goals for Stale Solbakken’s side against Moldova in their World Cup qualifier.

The 23-year-old came off the bench in an incredible 11-1 win and made a stunning impact.

Manchester City striker Haaland — who grabbed five in the rout — gave Aasgaard a helping hand with two assists, as well as handing him a penalty to claim his hat-trick.

The Gers ace was grateful for the gesture and says he’s learning all the time from the likes of Haaland and Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard.

Now, the former Wigan and Luton player wants to translate that into club performances.

An injury curtailed Aasgaard’s start at Ibrox but he’s now in Russell Martin’s starting lineup and played his part in their Old Firm derby draw with Celtic a fortnight ago.