Erling Haaland: The Player England Must Watch in the World Cup Quarter-finals
As England gears up to face Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals this Saturday at 22:00 BST, all eyes will undoubtedly be on Erling Haaland—the one player the Three Lions will be most eager to contain. Ironically, Haaland’s journey could have taken a very different turn. Born in Leeds, he could very well be donning the English jersey if he had chosen to represent his birthplace.
Yet, Haaland isn’t alone in this unique narrative. A host of World Cup talents, who could have taken the pitch for England, are instead showcasing their skills for other nations.
Interestingly, this year’s tournament squad under Thomas Tuchel boasts a remarkable statistic: 20 of the 26 players who will represent England were actually eligible to play for other countries but opted to commit to the Three Lions.
In light of this, BBC Sport has put together a list of players from the tournament who managed to slip through the England net. We encourage you to share your thoughts and let us know if we’ve overlooked anyone in the comments below.
