Solbakken downplays advantage of English-based players as Norway seeks first win over England in 60 years
Norway coach Solbakken faces winger dilemma ahead of England World Cup quarter-final
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Norway coach Stale Solbakken faces a selection dilemma over his wingers ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against England, according to reports. Solbakken has rejected claims that his English-based players hold an edge over their opponents, stating that every team conducts extensive analysis and there are no secrets. Norway have advanced to the last eight on a wave of team spirit, but Solbakken may risk disrupting that harmony with his choice of wingers.
Norway's prime minister has hinted at a national day off if the team wins, though no confirmation is expected until after the final. The team is seeking their first victory over England in 60 years. Solbakken praised one player's movement for his first goal against Brazil as 'unbelievable.' Meanwhile, an incident involving England players diving off a board after a teammate's freak accident has drawn attention.
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England’s best players don’t play in Premier League, says Norway coach 09-Jul-2026, 06:54 09 Jul 2026, 06:54 Stale Solbakken rejects claims his English-based players hold an edge over their opponents in their World Cup quarter-final.
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To celebrate what would be their first win in 60 years, the prime minister has hinted at a day off for the country, but is not expected to confirm any plans until the final .
according to The Independent - UK NewsHis movement for his first goal against Brazil was just unbelievable.
according to BBC SportEngland soccer players bomb off diving board like a teammate wasn't just injured in a freak accident.
according to Fox News — LatestNEW JERSEY: Norway have sailed through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup on a wave of team spirit, but coach Stale Solbakken may have to risk rocking the boat with his choice of wingers ahead of Saturday’s last-eight showdown with England
according to New Straits TimesEvery team does their analysis, a lot of analysis, so there are no secrets.
according to Free Malaysia TodayHowever, while I am brave when it comes to my predictions, I am not stupid - well, not all the time anyway - which is why I am going for the favourites here.
according to BBC Sport
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