How do England stop Norway - and Haaland?
As England prepare to face Norway in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday how do Thomas Tuchel's side prepare for their main threat - star striker Erling Haaland?
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Norwegian forward who may take on a wider attacking role.
Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer known for his impressive goal-scoring record.
Captain of the Norwegian national team and Arsenal star.
Nico O'Reilly is a defender for the England national football team.
Goalkeeper projected to start in the World Cup match.
Stale Solbakken is the head coach of the Norway national football team.
Thomas Tuchel is the head coach of the England national football team.
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As England prepare to face Norway in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday how do Thomas Tuchel's side prepare for their main threat - star striker Erling Haaland?
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