Norway and England clash in a quarter-final encounter at the World Cup, with both nations seeking to reach the semi-finals. The Three Lions aim to extend their knockout campaign, while the Scandinavians look to upset the odds against one of world football’s traditional powers. Follow our liveblog for minute-by-minute commentary.
Harry Kane is almost there for a quick second England goal, but the linesman’s flag goes up!
4 minutes of added time
But heyyy Judeeeeeeee!! Right before the break
Anthony Gordon’s pass unlocks the Norwegian defence and Bellingham finishes with clinical precision into the bottom corner!
Sorloth’s selfishness costs Norway
Sorloth attempts to shoot but an England defender blocks his effort comfortably. The Norwegian striker is playing too much for himself
Vikings’ relentless assault
Odegaard fires a strike from the right that forces Pickford into emergency mode with a diving save!
Three Lions’ defence is cracking under Norway’s pressure, showing clear signs of nervousness
England’s dominance undone
Despite controlling the tempo and possessing the ball for large spells, England find themselves trailing after Schjelderup’s sucker punch
And goooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaallllllllllllllllllll
Schjelderup strikes a magnificent effort from distance that bounces off the post and in!!
Haaaaaaland so clooose
What a header from the Norwegian superstar
‘Ro, ro, ro”
Norway fans performs their iconic rowing chant, with supporters making sweeping rowing motions like ancient Vikings! It comes as Norway launch a genuine attacking sequence
Interesting free kick for England
But King Kane blasts the ball high and wide, sending it well over the goal.
Time for a cooling break
Viking fortress
Norway have quickly regrouped and set up a compact low block that is proving to be a headache for England. The Scandinavians are denying space and keeping their defensive shape tight
Bellingham misses the target!
Jude Bellingham gets good height on a cross and connects well near goal, but his header sails past the right post
First corner for England
Declan Rice misses it as it’s cleared by a Viking defender
Three Lions orchestrate play
England are in control, keeping the ball and attempting to break down Norway’s organised defensive shape through patient possession play
Madueke offside
Madueke is found by a long crossfield pass from Nico O’Reilly and attempts to provoke his marker, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!
Sorloth’s pass to Haaland cut out!
Haaland makes a darting solo run and Sorloth spots him, attempting a through ball into space. However, an England defender is alert and cuts out the pass
Thomas Tuchel’s England have combined defensive solidity with attacking flair, establishing themselves as genuine contenders with a commanding performance against a determined Mexico at the Azteca Stadium for their round of 16 clash. The Three Lions continue their pursuit of their first World Cup title.
Norway delivered one of the tournament’s biggest shocks by eliminating five-time World Cup winners Brazil in an epic round of 16 encounter. Erling Haaland‘s brilliance has announced their arrival as genuine quarter-final contenders.
