Leeds United’s Norwegian fans on England World Cup clash of two homes | OneFootball

England’s World Cup quarter-final with Norway tonight gives Leeds United’s global support a rare split. With a semi-final at stake, Leeds-born Erling Haaland stands between Thomas Tuchel’s England and progress.

The bond runs deep in Norway, forged by Don Revie’s trophy winners on weekly Match of the Day and underlined by a friendly in Oslo against Manchester United. According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, the tie has Norwegian Leeds diehards weighing head and heart.

Anders Palm expects a tight contest, perhaps settled on penalties or by a single goal. He usually backs England when Norway are not involved and says losing to England would sting less. He will watch with Norwegian and English friends.

Trym I. Hagalia calls it a clash between two homes for Leeds fans. He will still back Norway and predicts 2-1, believing it will be close and that Norway are playing well.

Terje Ulven says it could have been a final and that at least one favourite will reach the last four. With no Leeds players in England’s squad, he is hoping for Norway. He calls it possibly Norway’s greatest sporting achievement if they make the semi-final.

Kjell Bjørn Vinje says England carry reputation and Norway momentum. He loves English football but his heart is with Norway, believing the run may continue. He argues England are not the superpower many assume, that 11 united Norwegians could undo them, and that omitting Justin, Bogle and Calvert-Lewin does not help England.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk