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MICHAEL OWEN: Erling Haaland will make defenders lose sleep but he isn't the complete footballer like Harry Kane. Here's why I would always pick England's talisman over Norway's - and the best way to stop him
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NDTV
· Jul 9, 2026
"Keeping Haaland Quiet Key": England Star Ahead Of World Cup QF Clash
Keeping Erling Haaland quiet would be huge but the Norwegian juggernaut is not the only threat to England in their World Cup quarter-final, Manchester City teammate Nico O'Reilly said on Thursday.
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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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· Jul 11, 2026
England battle Norway as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight
England lock horns with Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Friday that pits Harry Kane against Erling Haaland in a mouthwatering battle of elite sharpshooters. The teams are competing to face either reigning champions Argentina or surprise package Switzerland in the semi-finals. Kane has once again been England’s hero, dragging his teammates [] The post England battle Norway as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight appeared first on The Namibian.
Metro
· Jul 10, 2026
Why Erling Haaland snubbed England in favour of playing for Norway
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 10, 2026
Sekat Haaland penting tapi Norway ada ramai pemain berkualiti
KANSAS CITY: Menyekat penyerang sensasi Norway, Erling Haaland daripada mencipta jaringan akan menjadi satu kelebihan besar buat England, namun pemain tengah The Three Lions, Nico O’Reilly mengingatkan bahawa ancaman pasukan itu bukan hanya tertumpu kepada seorang pemain. Haaland berada di kemuncak prestasinya dalam kejohanan itu apabila meledak tujuh gol untuk membantu Norway mara ke suku ... Read more The post Sekat Haaland penting tapi Norway ada ramai pemain berkualiti appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Football | The Guardian
· Jul 8, 2026
Reece James remains injury doubt as England’s World Cup right-back woes go on
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