Erling Haaland Increases Tension on England With Characteristic Remark
Norway's Erling Haaland has warned England to "stay humble" ahead of their World Cup quarterfinal clash on Saturday. Haaland, who has scored seven goals in the tournament, acknowledged England as the "clear favorites" to progress.
The 25-year-old striker is among the top performers in the World Cup, with only Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé ahead of him in the Golden Boot standings. Haaland's Norway side will make their first-ever appearance in a World Cup quarterfinal, while England is expected to advance.
Haaland is putting pressure on England, saying they should be confident but not get ahead of themselves. He admitted Norway's chances of winning the World Cup are "really low" and backed England as one of the favorites.
England had a thrilling win against Mexico in the round of 16, despite being reduced to 10 players for most of the second half. They will now face Norway, who upset Brazil with a late brace from Haaland. The Three Lions will need to contain Haaland if they are to advance.
Haaland, born in Leeds, is looking forward to playing against his Manchester City teammates and expressed his excitement about the match. England's defense, potentially weakened by Marc Guéhi's hamstring injury, will face a tough test against one of the most lethal finishers in the tournament.
The 25-year-old striker is among the top performers in the World Cup, with only Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé ahead of him in the Golden Boot standings. Haaland's Norway side will make their first-ever appearance in a World Cup quarterfinal, while England is expected to advance.
Haaland is putting pressure on England, saying they should be confident but not get ahead of themselves. He admitted Norway's chances of winning the World Cup are "really low" and backed England as one of the favorites.
England had a thrilling win against Mexico in the round of 16, despite being reduced to 10 players for most of the second half. They will now face Norway, who upset Brazil with a late brace from Haaland. The Three Lions will need to contain Haaland if they are to advance.
Haaland, born in Leeds, is looking forward to playing against his Manchester City teammates and expressed his excitement about the match. England's defense, potentially weakened by Marc Guéhi's hamstring injury, will face a tough test against one of the most lethal finishers in the tournament.
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