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Is Erling Haaland injured? Norway star bizarrely replaced vs England in World Cup quarter-final
Haaland was replaced with Norway needing his goalscoring heroics more than ever
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Metro
· Jul 7, 2026
Will Reece James be back from injury to play for England vs Norway?
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· Jul 10, 2026
How Yorkshire-born Erling Haaland could have been playing for England! Norway superstar even says 'home' is here - but now he's out to make himself Public Enemy Number One
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· Jun 26, 2026
🤕Major blow confirmed for England
Reece James will miss at least England’s next two matches due to injury. Bad news has been confirmed for England regarding Reece James. After going off injured against Ghana, a hamstring problem wil...
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· Jul 11, 2026
England v Norway: Everything you need to know including TV channel and injury news
England will face Norway tonight in a crunch quarter-final after their tense but thrilling 3-2 victory over Mexico. Thomas Tuchel was handed a fitness boost after Guehi, who had been nursing a hamstring strain picked up at the Estadio Azteca, and Rice, who previously had fitness and illness concerns, both returned to training on Friday. The Three Lions will be under threat from Golden Boot-chasing Erling Haaland, Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard and the electric Antonio Nus, with several of the Norway squad are shaking off a virus.
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· Jul 9, 2026
Haaland relishing ‘special’ World Cup showdown with England
Erling Haaland said facing England, the land of his birth, in the World Cup quarter-finals is extra special as the 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, [] The post Haaland relishing ‘special’ World Cup showdown with England appeared first on The Namibian.
Football | The Guardian
· Jul 8, 2026
Reece James remains injury doubt as England’s World Cup right-back woes go on
Defender unable to train with squad on WednesdayDeclan Rice and Marc Guéhi also trained individuallyReece James is a doubt for England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami on Saturday after he was again unable to train with the squad on Wednesday.The right-back has been unavailable since he injured a hamstring in England’s second group game – the 0-0 draw against Ghana in Boston. Thomas Tuchel knew at the time he would be without him for at least two games and probably for a potential last 16 tie, which is what transpired. Continue reading...
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