Norway's Rocky Road: Illness, Heat and Hotel Woes Before England Clash

Norway arrive in Miami for Saturday's quarter-final against England carrying more baggage than their kit bags alone, according to Sky Sports.

Sky Sports reporter Gary Cotterill has been tracking Norway's preparations and found that it has not been smooth sailing for the Scandinavians. The squad has been hit by illness, struggled with the intense heat in their host city, and faced issues with their hotel arrangements, all in the week leading up to one of the biggest matches in Norwegian football history.

Despite those disruptions, Norway come into the tie with genuine momentum. They knocked out Brazil 2-1 in the previous round, a result that sent shockwaves through the tournament and announced them as a serious contender for the semi-finals.

England will be aware that a team dealing with off-pitch chaos can sometimes find an unexpected togetherness. Saturday's clash in Miami promises to be far from straightforward for the Three Lions, whatever Norway's internal struggles may be.