One of the best players in the world will not be at the European Championship.

Norway forward Erling Haaland is the biggest name missing from Euro 2020, because his country failed to qualify for the tournament.

A host of other players who ply their trade at Europe’s biggest clubs will miss out for similar reasons, while several top players will also be absent from the rescheduled tournament after getting injured this season.

DIDN’T QUALIFY

Haaland was “really angry” when Norway lost to Serbia in the playoff semifinals, denying the prolific striker the chance to show off his skills on one of the biggest international stages.

The 20-year-old Haaland has been sensational over the past few seasons and his performances have seen him deemed the heir to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Haaland has scored 59 goals in 57 appearances for Borussia Dortmund over the past two seasons. 

Sergej Milinković-Savić netted two goals for Serbia in that semifinal match against Norway but the Lazio midfielder — one of the most exciting creative talents — will also miss the tournament after his team lost to Scotland on penalties in the playoff final.

One of the world’s best goalkeepers also plays for a country which failed to qualify. Atlético Madrid keeper Jan Oblak captains Slovenia, whose absence also sees Atalanta forward Josip Iličić miss out.