​Live grades for Harry Kane and the rest of the England and Norway players in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal, originally published by The Sporting News. The Sporting News is included as a preferred source here for reference. Two of the tournament’s top scorers square off as Harry Kane leads England against Erling Haaland and Norway in the quarterfinal in Miami on Saturday.
The Three Lions endured a testing Round of 16, surviving the pressure cooker of Estadio Azteca by edging Mexico 3-2, even after Jarrel Quansah received a red card late in the game and England played the final 30 minutes with ten men. Thomas Tuchel’s side passed the endurance test with flying colors, but they must now reset and prepare for another formidable challenge.
Haaland has carried Norway further in a World Cup than ever before, having previously stunned Brazil in an impressive 2-1 victory that propelled Norway into the quarterfinals for the first time in national team history. The Manchester City star scored both goals in that win, underscoring Norway’s strength with him in attack.
The Sporting News delivers a comprehensive set of player ratings for the match, evaluating each player’s contribution from the opening whistle to the final blast. All ratings are presented on a 10-point scale.
Norway starting lineup (4-3-3, right-to-left): Orjan Nyland (GK), Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjorn Heggem, David Moller Wolfe, Martin Odegaard, Sander Berge, Patrick Berg, Alexander Sorloth, Erling Haaland, Andreas Schjelderup. Substitutes referenced include Sander Tangvik (GK), Egil Selvik (GK), Leo Ostigard, Fredrik Andre Bjorkan, Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, Sondre Langas, Henrik Falchener, Morten Thorsby, Fredrik Aursnes, Kristian Thorstveft, Tehelo Aasgaard, Oscar Bobb, Jens Petter Hauge, Jorgen Strand Larsen, Antonio Nusa.
England starting lineup (4-2-3-1, right-to-left): Jordan Pickford (GK), Ezri Konsa, John Stones, Marc Guehi, Nico O’Reilly, Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, Noni Madueke, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Gordon, Harry Kane. The match features other key names and a full roster of players evaluated in the post-match ratings.
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