Kasper Wikestad, who commentated on Norway's recent win over Brazil, said England seemed like an unreachable standard: "It was the sound, the smell, the stars; it was the atmosphere ...
It felt so close, but at the same time so far away."
Alsaker noted that three generations of Norwegians have "received English football intravenously." He expressed amazement at Norway's World Cup run: "Reaching the round of 16 was just fantastic."
Key Players and Tactical Focus
England manager Thomas Tuchel must focus on stopping Norway's star striker Erling Haaland, who has scored seven of Norway's 12 tournament goals.
Haaland averages a goal every 71.2 minutes internationally and shook off defenders on 35.5 percent of final-third runs last season.
Former defender Gary Neville said Haaland "can be anonymous in matches but equally explosive."
England center-back Marc Guéhi, who faces Haaland in club matches, said: "I know he'll be up for it.
It's going to be fun."
Norway's supply lines from midfielder Martin Ødegaard are another concern.
Brazil forward Vinícius Júnior admitted: "Norway surprised us by being able to put so many players behind the ball and keep possession for so long."
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The winner of the Miami quarterfinal will advance to the World Cup semifinals in Atlanta on July 15.
