England will meet Norway in the Fifa World Cup quater-finals after a crazy couple of Round 16 matches on Sunday.
Two Round of 16 matches on Sunday night once again highlighted why European nations continue to dominate the tactical side of knockout football.
Norway and England booked their places in the Fifa World Cup quarter-finals through vastly different encounters, yet both victories reflected the same qualities — structure, composure and ruthless execution under pressure.
The shock of the evening undoubtedly came as Norway stunned five-times world champions Brazil with a disciplined 2-1 victory inspired by Erling Haaland.
The Manchester City striker delivered when it mattered most, scoring twice in the second half to send the Scandinavians into the last eight.
