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England Keys to Beating Haaland in World Cup Quarterfinals

England faces Norway in the World Cup quarterfinals with Erling Haaland standing in their way of a semifinal berth.

Former England defender Warren Barton has outlined three keys for the Three Lions to defeat Norway and advance to the World Cup semifinals. The main focus is containing Erling Haaland, who accounts for seven of Norway's 11 World Cup goals this tournament.

Barton suggests England must keep Haaland quiet by pressing him up the field, not allowing him to run behind defenders, and making Norway play direct. "He only needs half a chance," Barton noted, predicting a 2-0 victory for England as they seek to reach the semifinals for the first time since 1966. djcc.club