Norway and England are set to clash in a high-stakes World Cup quarter-final on Saturday at Miami Stadium, with both sides aiming to secure a place in the semi-finals.
Norway head into this landmark encounter full of belief, having won four matches so far in the tournament. Under Ståle Solbakken, they have become one of the most exciting teams to watch, with every one of their five World Cup matches seeing both teams get on the scoresheet.
Their journey through the knockout rounds has been particularly impressive, including back-to-back 2-1 wins against Ivory Coast in the Round of 32 and a major upset over Brazil.
Norway team news
Solbakken has the advantage of having an almost fully fit squad available for this crucial fixture, although there has been a minor illness within the camp.
A few players have reported light coughing and short-term fever symptoms, believed to be caused by the demanding travel schedule across different climate conditions in the United States.
Despite this, the issue is not expected to affect team selection or reduce the available squad, and Norway’s key players are all fit and ready to start.
Star striker Erling Haaland, who currently has seven goals and trails only Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé in the Golden Boot race, is fully fit and expected to lead the line.
He will be supported by Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard, forming a strong attacking unit capable of testing England’s defence.
Norway predicted lineup
Possible Norway starting XI: Nyland; Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Wolfe; Berg, Berge; Bobb, Odegaard, Schjelderup; Haaland
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 10pm BST on Saturday, 11th July.
How to watch Norway vs England?
UK viewers can watch the quarter-final live on ITV1.
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