England have the chance to reach their fourth-ever World Cup semi-final tonight as the Three Lions take on Norway in a blockbuster quarter-final showdown in Miami.
Thomas Tuchel’s side booked their place in the last eight with a memorable 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Azteca in the Round of 16.
In the process, England handed Mexico only their third defeat in 90 competitive matches at the iconic stadium.
Standing in their way are Norway, who produced a statement performance of their own in the previous round by knocking out five-time champions Brazil.
A stunning brace from superstar striker Erling Haaland proved decisive as they secured a 2-0 victory and set up a mouth-watering quarter-final clash with England.
England enter the quarter-final as the favourites to progress, according to the betting lines, with the Three Lions priced at a short 2/5 to book their place in the semi-finals. Conversely, Norway are 7/4 outsiders as they look to pull off another major upset.
England vs Norway: Sky Bet preview ahead of tonight’s blockbuster quarter-final in Miami
England hold the historical advantage in this fixture, having recorded seven victories over Norway while suffering just two defeats, with the remaining three meetings ending in draws.
Elsewhere, Sky Bet are offering a number of Price Boosts for this highly anticipated quarter-final clash.
They include Harry Kane to score at 1/1, Jude Bellingham to register 1+ headed shot on target at 5/2, Erling Haaland to score 2+ goals at 7/1, and Kane to score from outside the box at 12/1. All four selections include extra time.
Kane has been in sensational form in front of goal throughout the tournament, with the England captain already finding the net six times, including two braces.
Bellingham has also impressed in the final third, scoring four goals so far – including a crucial brace against Mexico in the Round of 16, with one of those goals coming via a header.
Haaland, meanwhile, has been one of Norway’s standout performers, with the talismanic striker scoring seven goals in four starts at the tournament.
As mentioned earlier, that tally included a two-goal haul in his side’s last-16 victory, underlining the threat England will need to contain.
- All odds are correct at the time of publication
