How do England stop Norway - and Haaland?
England faces a tactical challenge in the World Cup quarter-finals against a high-performing Norway team led by striker Erling Haaland. Analysts are examining Norway's varied build-up play and target-man tactics to determine how England can neutralize their offensive threats.
Why it matters
This analysis provides insight into the tactical evolution of international football and the specific strategies used to counter elite individual players.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Erling Haaland has scored seven goals so far at the World Cup
The article is a standard sports tactical analysis.
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