Norway head coach gave his thoughts ahead of the clash with England
The Norwegian national team will face England in the quarter-finals of the World Championship. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
Prior to the match, Norway's head coach Ståle Solbakken shared his thoughts on the upcoming game. While the coach considers the opponent a favorite, he emphasized that England's superiority is not absolute and that his team also has strong chances.
According to Solbakken, the main psychological pressure in the match falls squarely on the shoulders of the England national team players. In his view, because England possesses a strong lineup and extensive experience, everyone expects them to win.
However, the coach noted that Norway also feels responsible for the result, but once the game begins, the players must channel their excitement outward and focus their attention on the tasks on the field. Ahead of the quarter-final clash, both the team and specialists are focusing on the rivalry between two key stars — Harry Kane and Erling Haaland.
Ståle Solbakken considers this situation natural. He referred to Kane as England's leader and Haaland as Norway's main striker.
Moreover, the coach stressed that viewing the match solely as a duel between two strikers is incorrect, and that team play will unfold on the pitch. He highlighted that Norway's squad includes not only Haaland but also other talented players who deserve recognition.
In his words, many people fail to adequately appreciate the abilities of other players. For Haaland to showcase his skill and score goals, support from his teammates is crucial.
The Norwegians are counting on team play to overcome their opponent and secure a spot in the semi-finals. According to One.uz, this match is expected to be one of the most exciting games of the tournament.
Although England appears stronger on paper, Norway is preparing to deliver an unexpected result. The main question now is whether the experienced English will perform at their usual level or if the brave Norwegians will pull off the next sensation.
This upcoming match will show the answer.
