Norway boss Stale Solbakken has told BBC Sport that England are favourites to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup ahead of their quarter-final clash in Miami. Solbakken acknowledged the pressure is on England, but noted that Norway's squad is packed with Premier League talent, including Martin Odegaard and Erling Haaland. He dismissed the idea that the match is a straight shootout between Haaland and England captain Harry Kane, emphasizing that it is "Norway against England." Solbakken praised England's performance against Mexico and highlighted the threat posed by players like Jude Bellingham and Kane. He does not expect Norway to have as much possession against England as they did against Brazil. Norway is appearing in their first World Cup since 1998 and has reached the quarter-finals for the first time in their history.
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