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Sam Tabuteau

England hit back at Erling Haaland 'mind games' before Norway World Cup clash

Nico O’Reilly has accused Erling Haaland of playing “mind games” ahead of England’s World Cup 2026 quarter-final tie against Norway.

Haaland has labelled England, who are bidding to reach their second World Cup semi-final in the last three tournaments, as “clear favourites” to beat Norway when the two teams meet in Miami on Saturday.

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