Rangers: Jack Butland reacts to Thelo Aasgaard scenes in World Cup as Norway lose
Rangers attacker Thelo Aasgaard starred for Norway on Friday despite their 4-1 loss to France at the World Cup.
With their knockout qualification already secured, the two sides met to decide who tops group I on Friday.
However, the Norwegians would rotate in Boston ahead of their third knockout appearance.
Erling Haaland, Martin Odegaard and others would drop to the bench, with Stale Solbakken resting key men.
As a result, Gers man Aasgaard started behind Jorgen Strand Larsen, flanked by Oscar Bobb and Andreas Schjelderup.
Despite the heavy defeat, Aasgaard would put in a strong performance, potentially putting his name in the hat for a knockout start after missing the opening two matches.
Thelo Aaasgaard drags Norway in France clash
It's great to see Rangers players shining on the big stage.
In the space of 20 first-half minutes, France would race into a two-goal lead through an Ousmane Dembele double.
The tournament favourites were on fire in Boston, with Dembele shining in particular after netting his first World Cup goal last time out against Iraq.
However, Norway would drag themselves straight back into the encounter just a minute after Dembele's second.
Right from kick-off, Aasgaard would drive low into the bottom corner after a lovely shift inside the box.
Taking to Instagram, Rangers teammate Jack Butland would praise the attacking midfielder while watching on.
Posting his view of the goal on TV, the shotstopper would send a clapping emoji to the Norwegian.
Aasgaard arrived at Ibrox last summer, joining from Luton Town.
After a hit and miss term, the potential is most certainly there with the 24-year-old - leaving new Rangers boss Derek McInnes in charge of unlocking this.
Has Thelo Aasgaard done enough to fit into McInnes' plans?
Racking up 2,502 minutes last term, Aasgaard would play around half a season worth of football.
Across this amount of time, his record remained respectable, with eight goals and five assists across all competitions.
As seen in his World Cup performance on Friday, he is a player always looking to make something happen, and suits the attacking midfield role down to the ground.
McInnes will not have the chance to assess him yet, with Norway's World Cup journey going on, but he will be keen to do so upon his return.
In limited minutes last term, he did more than enough to prove worthy of a chance next season, the next question is just how much of an opportunity will he be given under McInnes?