Sports · 10 July 2026
England's Nico O'Reilly thinks Erling Haaland is playing mind games
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Nico O'Reilly believes Erling Haaland is using "mind games" by calling England clear favourites for their World Cup quarterfinal against Norway. O'Reilly, a Manchester City teammate of Haaland, said keeping the striker quiet will be key, but stressed Norway are a strong collective team. Bukayo Saka will also face club teammate Martin Ødegaard in Saturday's match in Miami.
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