Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleErling Haaland has responded to Wayne Rooney after the former England footballer made a comment about Norway's football team. Rooney had previously stated he would 'row down the River Mersey' if Norway reached the quarter-finals. Haaland scored two goals against Brazil, which secured Norway's progression to the quarter-finals. The Norwegian striker expressed his anticipation for Rooney to fulfil his promise of a rowing trip. Haaland's comments were made ahead of Norway's quarter-final match against England, scheduled for Saturday, 11 July. In fullErling Haaland sends message to Wayne Rooney after Norway jibeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in