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Solbakken calls England favourites — and Norway's own talisman makes him believable
Norway's manager has done something unusual on the eve of a knockout game: conceded favourite status. Then explained why his team still believe.

Desk note: Wire coverage on the eve of this tie has emphasised Norway's underdog status; Monexus read Solbakken's concession as a deliberate piece of in-game framing aimed at lowering expectation and freeing his squad to play freely.
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