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Norway No Longer Overawed by FIFA World Cup, Says Solbakken Ahead of England Quarterfinal
Solbakken said Norway are relaxed but competitive after a shaky start and believe they can upset England with 3 good preparation days.
- On Saturday, Norway faces England in the World Cup quarterfinal at Hard Rock Stadium, with coach Stale Solbakken urging his players to focus on the pitch rather than the environment.
- Ending a 28-year absence from the tournament, Norway overcame nervous early moments against Iraq before finding rhythm in a 4-1 victory and subsequently defeating Brazil to reach the quarterfinals.
- Solbakken believes his players have achieved a 'great balance' of excitement and pressure after requiring five days to recover following the Brazil match. The team is now mentally prepared for the challenge ahead.
- England's attacking threat features Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane on the wings, who Solbakken warned 'can score from many positions.' Norway must defend properly and compete in midfield to survive.
- Dismissing claims that reaching the quarterfinals should be a minimum goal, Solbakken called such notions 'nonsense' given the 28-year drought. He stated, 'each match lives its own life,' urging focus ahead.
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Jyllands-PostenEngland and Norway are still alive in Miami, my husband Ståle Solbakken. Ekspert fra NRK er uenig.
·Copenhagen, Denmark
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MIAMI. Norway is facing its biggest and most important football match. Ståle Solbakken believes that the demands are higher on England in the World Cup quarter-finals. – But we also feel the pressure, admits the national captain.
·Stockholm, Sweden
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