Norway head coach Stale Solbakken believes England enter Saturday's World Cup quarter-final as favourites to reach the semi-finals.
However, the Norwegian manager stressed that the gap between the two teams is not as wide as many believe.
Speaking ahead of the match, Solbakken said England carry greater expectations, while Norway's focus remains on producing another outstanding performance.
England and Norway meet in one of the most anticipated quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
England are chasing another step toward the trophy, while Norway are looking to continue the greatest World Cup campaign in their history.
The winners will face either Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals.
Norway have already written history during the tournament.
The Scandinavian nation qualified for its first World Cup since 1998 and has now reached the quarter-finals for the first time ever.
Victories over Iraq, Senegal, Ivory Coast and five-time champions Brazil have transformed the team into one of the tournament's biggest surprise stories.
Erling Haaland has been one of the standout performers of World Cup 2026.
The Manchester City striker has scored seven goals and continues to lead Norway's historic campaign.
Despite his outstanding form, Solbakken rejected the idea that Norway depend only on Haaland.
The coach said his star striker needs support from the rest of the squad and highlighted the quality throughout the team.
Much of the build-up has focused on Erling Haaland against England captain Harry Kane.
Both forwards have enjoyed outstanding tournaments and are among the leading scorers.
However, Solbakken dismissed suggestions that the match would be decided by a battle between the two strikers.
According to the Norway coach, the game is about two national teams rather than two individual stars.
Solbakken praised England's overall quality under Thomas Tuchel.
He highlighted the Round of 16 victory over Mexico as one of England's most impressive performances.
The Norway manager singled out Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane as major match winners while also praising England's strength on the wings and the midfield partnership of Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson.
He believes England possess quality across every area of the pitch.
Norway enjoyed over 66 percent possession during their memorable victory against Brazil.
Solbakken does not expect the same against England.
He admitted his players may have to spend more time defending and managing the game without the ball.
The coaching staff have also reduced training intensity this week to ensure the squad remains fresh for the quarter-final.
Thousands of Norwegian supporters have travelled to Miami for one of the biggest matches in the country's football history.
Solbakken described the World Cup run as an event that has united the entire nation.
The manager believes the tournament has reignited football enthusiasm across Norway after decades away from the global stage.
The Norway coach also used his press conference to send best wishes to former England captain Kevin Keegan.
Solbakken revealed that Keegan was his childhood football hero during Liverpool's glory years.
He wished the former England manager well and reflected on growing up watching Match of the Day while supporting Liverpool.
Norway have already shocked the football world by eliminating Brazil.
Now they face another enormous challenge against one of Europe's strongest national teams.
Although Solbakken accepts England's status as favourites, he believes his players have earned the right to believe they can create another memorable upset.
A place in the World Cup semi-finals has never been closer for Norway.