England's Harry Kane ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final match at the Miami Stadium.
John Stones and Noni Madueke came into the England team as Thomas Tuchel made two changes for the World Cup quarter-final with Norway.
Stones, who recently left Manchester City as a free agent, will play central defence alongside Marc Guehi, who has shaken off a hamstring injury, with the duo putting club allegiances to one side as they try to keep City’s Erling Haaland quiet.
Ezri Konsa shifts over to right-back as he did in the last-16 win against Mexico following the red card to Jarell Quansah, who begins a two-match ban.
Reece James has been recovering from a hamstring injury, but he is not deemed fit enough to start.
Madueke returns to the team in place of Arsenal team-mate Bukayo Saka, who is still managing an Achilles injury.
Harry Kane leads the line, insisting this match is not an outright shoot-out between him and Haaland.
Kane has scored six goals, equalling his tally from the 2018 World Cup, while Haaland’s seven have fired Norway to their first quarter-final.
Bayern Munich’s Kane is enjoying a record-breaking season, scoring 73 goals for club and country, including six in the World Cup, while Manchester City star Haaland has bagged 58, with his seven at the tournament firing Norway to a first-ever quarter-final.
When Kane was asked who is the better ahead of the match, he replied: “It is an impossible one for me to answer.
“First of all, I think we are completely different players almost. I know we are both seen as strikers, but it is almost two different positions if I’m totally honest.
“Erling has been incredible, his goalscoring record. Physically, he’s a machine, he’s a beast. His finishing is at the highest level and obviously his goalscoring record speaks for itself.
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“I see myself as a different player although I score the same goals. I like to maybe touch the ball a little bit more, be involved in play a little bit more but also can play as an out-and-out nine.
As expected, Haaland leads Norway’s line with several recognisable names from English clubs, including Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard, Brentford defender Kristoffer Ajer and Fulham’s Sander Berge.
Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford will make his record 18th World Cup appearance, putting him in front of England great Peter Shilton.
Temperatures are soaring at 33C, but the Florida humidity makes it feel like 44C.
This hasn't stopped England fans turning out in droves for the game with many turning up hours before kick off to get their seats for the match.
If England win the game, they will face either Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-final.
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