Ole in a day's work...

You must be delighted with the way things have worked out for you.

Yes, very much so. I have always taken one step at a time with my career and when the opportunity to join United came along, I was ready for it.

Andy Cole was out for a while injured, and now he's competing for the same position as you. How well do you think you would play together?

I think we could play very well together,  Andy is still the first striker when he is 100% fit. With Eric right behind us both, it would be good! But it's just the manager job to choose the team, not mine! (laughs).

Who are the best Premiership players you have played against so far?

I consider Gunnar Halle, the Norwegian who playes for Leeds United, and also Ugo Ehiogu, who plays for Aston Villa, two of the best defenders. They're very quick and determined. I like playing in big games, because I don't have anything to lose.

Apart from the United aquad, which Premiership players have impressed you the most?

I have watched Alan Shearer and Ian Wright, they're good. I used to watch Kenny Dalgish and John Barnes as a youngster.

What's the most embarrassing thing you've ever done on a football pitch?

When I tried to take a penalty kick once I slipped over (laughs at himself) and the ball just rolled very slowly into the hands of the keeper, which was a bit embarrassing.

Who do you room with on away game?

Ronny Johnsen. I do like sharing with Ronny, we can speak to each other in our own language. It's not difficult to speak in English but it is easier to speak Norwegian.

Do you spend a lot of time with Ronny and his girlfriend outside football?

Not really, but when we have spare time and nothing else planned we both usually see our girlfriends.

How do you cope with people wanting to interview you and take pictures all the time?

Since I'm at a big, professional club like United, all the players' interview are arranged through the Manager's office, so it's not too bad.

What's the main difference between English and Norwegian life?

People speak English, obviously. They drive on the left-hand side of the road and Iam still getting used to that. Cheque books are still used here, whereas in Norway people just use cards. Generally, Norway and England are quite similar.

What about going out?

I don't really like bars and clubs. I do like going out for meals in Altrincham though. In England you can go to the local pub for just a couple of hours and have a couple of pints - or so I hear, as I don't drink.

Do you have any friends or family over here?

Not at the moment. My family came over at Christmas and they liked it. One of my friends from home might be studying at Manchester University soon. He's a great Manchester United supporter too, so he will enjoy going to the games.

Did you love with your parents in Norway? what are you like around the house?

when I played for Clausenengen I did live with my parents, but when I played for Molde I lived with my girlfriend. I'm not very good at doing household chores, unfortunately.

You don't let your girlfriend do all the work do you?!

She does... er... well (he struggles to answer this one) She does do most of it.

(from Glory Glory)