11 July,2026 09:26 AM IST | Miami | AFP
England skipper Harry Kane; (right) Erling Haaland during a training session ahead of their quarter-final vs England in Florida on Thursday. Pics/AP, PTI, AFP
Erling Haaland said facing England, the land of his birth, in the World Cup quarter-finals was extra special as he aims to extend Norway's historic run into the last four. In his first major international tournament the Manchester City striker has propelled his country to the last eight by scoring seven times in four appearances, including a memorable double to beat Brazil in the last 16.
"It's a special game, yeah, definitely. I think for me it's super special, because I play in England and I was born in England, and you also play against team-mates and everything. It's a funny game and it's gonna be nice," Haaland told reporters in Miami.
Haaland was keen to put the pressure on the Three Lions, who were considered among the pre-tournament favourites. "I think there's some clear favourites out there, England's one of them," said Haaland.
"I think all of you should put every single pressure on the English lads," he added.
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