Norway VS England

Norway has shown consistent performance throughout this World Cup. In the group stage, they focused on defense in many games, rarely suffering heavy defeats. The team is good at shrinking the defense to withstand the attacks of strong opponents and has an outstanding counter - attack speed. In the previous knockout round, facing an opponent with strong attacking ability, they maintained a stable formation without blindly pushing forward. Relying on solid defense, they restricted the opponent's offense and advanced to the next round after a narrow loss. The players have excellent stress - resistance ability and won't be affected by the neutral venue. England has a luxurious lineup on paper. In the group stage, they had a smooth journey. There are many star players in the attacking end, but they have an obvious shortcoming in breaking through defenses. When facing a dense defense, their offensive rhythm becomes slow, and they mostly rely on set - pieces to find goal - scoring opportunities. In the previous knockout round against a weaker opponent, the game was dull for a long time, and they only won by a single - point breakthrough. There are loopholes in the team's defensive cooperation. They are prone to losing their positions when facing fast counter - attacks. After consecutive games, the midfield players' physical strength declines, making it difficult for them to secure a clean sheet against teams good at defensive counter - attacks.