Norway-England: quarter-final line-ups revealed

With the excitement at the World Cup peaking in the quarter-finals, the starting line-ups have been confirmed for one of the tournament's most eagerly awaited ties. Norway and England have named their squads ahead of the huge clash they will contest for a place in the last four. Both teams take to the field with their strongest available line-ups.

For hosts Norway, all eyes will inevitably be on striker Erling Haaland. The Manchester City star forms the front three in attack alongside Alexander Sorloth and Andreas Schjelderup. Captain and playmaker Martin Odegaard, meanwhile, will operate in midfield alongside Sander Berge and Patrick Berg. Norway, riding the form that has propelled their run and arriving at this stage having knocked out Brazil, are chasing another major upset.

On England's side, the coaching staff have opted for a balanced and experienced line-up. Captain Harry Kane leads the line, flanked on the wings by Anthony Gordon and Noni Madueke. In midfield, the creativity of Jude Bellingham stands out ahead of Declan Rice. In defence, the pairing of John Stones and Marc Guehi will operate in front of Jordan Pickford. England take the field with the confidence of being among the tournament favourites.

This crucial encounter, in which England are given a slight edge in terms of win probability, will also be the stage for a personal duel between two of the game's biggest stars, Haaland and Kane. The line-ups both teams will send out in pursuit of a semi-final place offer important clues as to the tactical battle the match may become. Here are the two sides' starting elevens:

Norway XI: Nyland; Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Wolfe; Berge, Berg, Odegaard; Sorloth, Schjelderup, Haaland.

England XI: Pickford; Konsa, Stones, Guehi, O'Reilly; Anderson, Rice, Bellingham; Madueke, Gordon, Kane.

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