Norway is riding a wave of confidence into their World Cup quarter-final clash with England on Saturday in Miami, especially if they can keep Harry Kane quiet. The Scandinavians are buzzing after making it to the quarter-finals for the first time ever, following a huge 2-0 win over Brazil where their talisman Erling Haaland put the ball in the net. But England is feeling rejuvenated too, fresh off an epic 3-2 victory against Mexico, with their star striker Kane scoring one and setting up another.
The Norwich Loan That Proved Alex Tettey Right About Harry Kane
Alex Tettey, a former Norwich City and Norway midfielder, knows a thing or two about Harry Kane. Tettey recalled Kane's loan spell at Norwich back in the 2012-13 season. Yeah, it was rough, injuries messed with it, and Kane didn't even score in the Premier League for the Canaries. But Tettey saw it even then. He still remembers how well Kane struck the ball and how well he could finish. So, when Kane blew up to become a world-class player and England's record goalscorer, Tettey wasn't surprised at all. He said Kane had "attributes already as a young man that were incredible to see." The man is "top, top, top," according to Tettey, who knows his stuff after playing nine seasons and 263 appearances for Norwich.Miami Is Set For A Tactical Showdown That Leads To Atlanta
What makes Kane so dangerous? Tettey broke it down. Kane isn't just about the eye for goal; he can drop deep, be like a midfielder dictating the play, and still score. Seriously, Norway absolutely cannot give him any opportunities. Despite England being ranked 4th in the FIFA men's rankings and Norway 19th, Tettey says this game won't be anything like their Brazil match. It's going to be packed with tactical battles. Can England shut down Haaland? What about Martin Odegaard dictating the pace? And on the flip side, can Norway stop Kane from getting chances and dictating the game, or Jude Bellingham from tearing through the box? The winner of this tactical chess match moves on to the semi-finals in Atlanta on Wednesday, where they'll face either Argentina or Switzerland. Get ready for a showdown!This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.