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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Simon Peach

England told to ‘take the handbrake off’ for Norway World Cup quarter-final

Anthony Barry World Cup England Norway Miami DR Congo Mexico the World Cup
  • England's assistant manager, Anthony Barry, has urged the team to "take the handbrake off" and go "all in" as they prepare for their World Cup quarter-final clash against Norway in Miami.
  • Barry expressed confidence in the team's physical and mental readiness, stating their "petrol tank is full" and they are ready to show even more of their capabilities in the remaining 11 days of the tournament.
  • The team has demonstrated resilience and unity, notably overcoming a scare against DR Congo with a 2-1 comeback win and beating co-hosts Mexico 3-2 despite a red card and hostile conditions.
  • Barry highlighted the team's ambition to "put the second star on the shirt," acknowledging that all eight remaining teams share similar dreams of winning the World Cup.
  • England anticipates a challenging match against Norway, with Barry noting similarities in their opponents' physical strength, unity, and patriotism, expecting a difficult encounter in the Miami heat.
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