Why Erling Haaland was substituted for Norway against England in World Cup quarter-final defeat

The coverage of Erling Haaland's substitution in Norway's World Cup defeat to England shows a focus on the player's potential impact on the game. While all sources are centred, the framing of the story differs, with some outlets like Metro discussing how England can stop Haaland, and others like Evening Standard exploring the hypothetical scenario of Haaland playing for England. GB News focuses on England's plans to deal with Haaland. The tone remains neutral across the board, with no apparent divergence in sentiment.

Why Erling Haaland was substituted for Norway against England in World Cup quarter-final defeat

Norway boss took off his top scorer despite needing a goal in the second period of extra-time

Why Erling Haaland was substituted in Norway World Cup defeat to England

Morgan Rogers shares how England plans to deal with Norway's Erling Haaland in quarter-finals of World Cup

Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers has shared England's plan to deal with Norway's Erling Haaland in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. The Three Lions face underdogs Norway on Saturday at 10pm in Miami for a place in the last four of the competition. Norway's biggest threat is posed by their No9, who is all too familiar with Premier League fans, winning the golden boot in three of the last four seasons. Rogers explained how England plan to neutralise the centre-forward, backing his club teammate at Aston Villa, Ezri Konsa, to marshal him out of the game. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say He said: "I think he's one of the best centre-backs in football, if I'm honest, I think at this World Cup. "I think the ability that he's got, he can do everything as a centre-back, never gets beaten in the air, strong in the tackle, unbelievable on the ball. "Honestly, I don't know a flaw in his game, and I think that's helped Villa that probably a bigger club has not taken him in the last few years. "I think that's helped us, because I honestly don't know a problem in his game, really." LATEST SPORTS NEWS Clare Balding apologises to Jannik Sinner during Wimbledon interview Keir Starmer raises hopes of bank holiday if England win World Cup for first time since 1966 Arthur Fery bags huge £900,000 birthday gift after sensational Wimbledon victory Rogers continued: "It's nice that he gets the recognition and he can compete on the world stage, and everyone can see how good he actually is. "I think he does go under the radar massively, and in these conversations of the best centre-backs, he is right up there." Konsa's record against Haaland is impressive, with Villa winning four of their last six meetings against Manchester City without allowing the striker to score. Rogers added: "We've done well in those games against City, and we've won, but every game's a different game. "He can just turn it on with a flick of a switch. "I think we've just got to be so focused, s