England fans are going to have to be really patient on Saturday night because this World Cup quarter-final against Norway will feel like a grind.
I would not be surprised if the match goes the full distance and we see 120 close-fought minutes.
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Let me be clear: this will not be an easy game and do not expect it to be played at a fast pace.
With a weapon like Erling Haaland, Norway are a dangerous team to face.
The crucial thing England have to do, tactically, is try to starve Haaland of service.
If that ball arrives in his proximity and he is given half a chance, you know it is going into the back of the net.
He doesn't need many chances because he's so clinical.
England have to work so hard to deny him service. That service comes from a variety of different ways.
Norway are an incredibly patient buildup team, which was evidenced during their last-16 victory over Brazil, where the Norwegians were happy to keep numbers low, keep control of the game and use their wingers in the right moments, particularly on the left-hand side.
You can see the benefits of them having the same coach, Ståle Solbakken, for six-and-a-half years. Longevity helps.
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