Haaland and Kane Set for Blockbuster Showdown as Norway and England Confirm Starting XIs
Norway and England have confirmed their starting line-ups ahead of their highly anticipated international clash, with star strikers Erling Haaland and Harry Kane set to lead their respective attacks.
Norway will rely on captain Martin Ødegaard to orchestrate play in midfield, while Haaland spearheads the frontline. The hosts have also named Alexander Sørloth, Patrick Berg, Sander Berge, Kristoffer Ajer, Julian Ryerson, Torbjørn Heggem, David Møller Wolfe, Andreas Schjelderup, and goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland in the starting XI.
On the bench, Norway have several experienced options, including Fredrik Aursnes, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Antonio Nusa, Jens Petter Hauge, Kristian Thorstvedt, Leo Østigård, and Oscar Bobb.
England, meanwhile, have handed starts to Anthony Gordon and Noni Madueke, who join captain Harry Kane in attack. Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Jordan Pickford, John Stones, Marc Guéhi, Elliot Anderson, Nico O’Reilly, and Ngoyo also feature in the starting line-up.
The Three Lions’ bench includes a wealth of talent, with Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, Ollie Watkins, Ivan Toney, Eberechi Eze, Morgan Rogers, Kobbie Mainoo, Reece James, Dean Henderson, James Trafford, Dan Burn, Trevoh Chalobah, and Djed Spence available if needed.
The match is expected to provide an exciting contest, with two of Europe’s top forwards, Haaland and Kane, going head-to-head as both nations look to secure a positive result.
