Norway hit by sickness bug ahead of England World Cup quarter-final

Norway’s World Cup quarter-final preparations against England have been disrupted after a sickness bug swept through the squad, leaving players “coughing and rasping”, the team doctor has confirmed. The update comes as the Three Lions started their own preparations for Saturday’s showdown, with several England stars missing training earlier this week for reasons not linked to illness. The Norwegian medical staff are monitoring affected players closely, though no decision has been made on whether any will be ruled out of the match. With the World Cup in its knockout phase, every squad member counts — and a depleted Norway could hand England a significant advantage.