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Erling Haaland claims pressure is all on England in quarter-final with Norway

The Norway striker Erling Haaland makes an amused facial expression while addressing the media before his team play England in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Erling Haaland was typically mischievous when he spoke to the media before Norway play England. Photograph: Marta Lavandier/AP

Erling Haaland has ramped up the World Cup mind games by saying England are the team under ­pressure when they face Norway in their ­quarter-final tie on Saturday.

Haaland has enjoyed a ­sensational tournament, scoring seven times in four games, including twice in ­Sunday’s last-16 win over ­Brazil. ­Norway are flying in their first appearance on this stage since 1998 but, in characteristically mischievous fashion, Haaland insisted expectations should only be directed one way.

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