Former England internationals, Kyle Walker and Micah Richards have agreed that there is only one team capable of preventing the Three Lions from achieving a historic second World Cup victory.
England secured their spot in the World Cup quarter-finals following a remarkable 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.
Thomas Tuchel’s squad faced a challenging atmosphere, adverse conditions, and a red card issued to Jarell Quansah, yet they managed to hold on for one of England’s most notable triumphs in tournament history.
As a result, England will face Norway in the last eight, after Norway stunned five-time champions Brazil in New Jersey.
Walker believes that Norway could pose a significant challenge for England when the two teams clash on Saturday evening in Miami.
He said on The Sun’s YouTube channel, “I mean no disrespect to Brazil, as they are an exceptional team, but I would likely prefer to face Brazil as England.
“I perceive that there are opportunities to exploit their weaknesses, particularly with Casemiro and the midfield dynamics. I believe we could potentially outpace them.
“However, Norway is a well-structured team.
“They do not seem overly concerned about ball possession. Yet, when they do have the ball, it is evident that they can play effectively. They possess formidable players up front.
“With Erling Haaland and Odegaard in their current form, I think they could present a genuine challenge. But I hope England replicates the performance they delivered against Mexico.”
If England advances past Norway, they will encounter a semi-final
