Gary Neville says England are favourites to beat Norway in their World Cup quarter-final, but he urges caution because Norway’s forward Erling Haaland can be a decisive influence. Neville’s comments come after England’s recent World Cup last-16 win over Mexico, which he describes as creating a sense of euphoria. He argues that despite England’s stronger standing heading into the match, Norway should not be underestimated due to Haaland’s threat.
Other coverage highlights Haaland’s perspective ahead of the same fixture. Haaland states that England are still the “clear favourites” to reach the semi-finals, despite Norway’s form in the tournament. In this view, Haaland acknowledges England’s advantage while emphasizing that Norway will contest the match on merit.
Taken together, the reporting presents a shared framing: England enter as favourites, while Haaland’s potential impact is treated as a key factor Norway can rely on.
