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England progress to World Cup semi-finals, Norway eliminated

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England progress to World Cup semi-finals, Norway eliminated

England's World Cup journey continues as Marc Guéhi, Nico O’Reilly, Elliot Anderson, and James Trafford have advanced to the semi-finals. Their progression came at the expense of Erling Haaland's Norway, who were defeated 2-1 after extra time.

The Three Lions have booked their spot in the last four of the World Cup following a dramatic 2-1 triumph against Norway, decided in extra time. Marc Guéhi, Nico O’Reilly, Elliot Anderson, and James Trafford were instrumental in securing this crucial victory.

The win marks a significant milestone for the English squad, overcoming a formidable Norwegian side that included their talismanic forward, Erling Haaland. The match proved to be a tense affair, with the deadlock broken only after the regulation 90 minutes had concluded.

Norway's exit from the competition means Erling Haaland will not feature in the latter stages of the tournament. England, meanwhile, will now set their sights on a place in the final, their semi-final opponents yet to be determined.

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This is a testament to England's emerging talent pool, proving they can overcome even the most potent individual threats on the world stage. Norway's exit, despite Haaland's presence, highlights that team cohesion and tactical execution can trump individual brilliance.

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Source: Yahoo Sports

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