England Names Starting Lineup for World Cup Quarterfinal Against Norway

England released its starting lineup for the World Cup quarterfinal against Norway. The team will face Norway in Miami with kickoff set for 10 p.m. local time. The starting eleven includes Jordan Pickford, Ezri Konsa, John Stones, Marc Guehi, Nico O'Reilly, Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, Noni Madueke, Anthony Gordon, Jude Bellingham, and Harry Kane. Bukayo Saka is among the substitutes.

Stones is expected to start at center-back alongside Marc Guehi, with Ezri Konsa at right-back. Nico O'Reilly is listed at left-back. Dan Burn is named to the bench. The bench also includes Dean Henderson, James Trafford, Trevoh Chalobah, Djed Spence, Jordan Henderson, Kobbie Mainoo, Morgan Rogers, Marcus Rashford, Ollie Watkins, Eberechi Eze, and Ivan Toney.

England reached the quarterfinals after a 3-2 win over Mexico.

Goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane contributed to that result. England manager Thomas Tuchel said the team took a step forward in the previous match but still has a goal to reach the final four. He added that the squad remains hungry for the next step.

Florida temperatures are forecast to reach 32C.

FifPro guidance states matches should be delayed if temperatures exceed 28C. England's previous match was delayed by one hour under similar conditions.