Which England players are walking the disciplinary tightrope against Norway?
09.07.26, 00:00 Updated 09.07.26, 00:29 3 Minute Read
Gary Jordan
In the moment of any competitive tie, players may fall foul of their own willingness to force the play. Sometimes that can end up as either reckless or, in some cases, unlucky. What we have learnt, though, is that with the all-seeing eye that is the Video Assistant Referee – yes, that's VAR – nothing will go unpunished.
Going into this Saturday’s quarter-final match against Norway in Miami, England have players who may have to err on the side of caution when going for a 50/50 challenge and remember not to get involved in any dirty tricks that the opposition may throw their way. It is easy to forget yourself when so much is on the line, and players can be targeted if they know a card has been shown to them, meaning they play within themselves for the remainder of the match, and also face the prospect of missing out on an even bigger match in the coming days.
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Gary Jordan Author of Out of the Shadows: The Story of the 1982 World Cup Team. A long-time observer of England, he brings historical perspective and an enduring optimism shaped by decades following the national side.