Tottenham's heavy summer rebuild has strengthened defence and midfield, but pundits and a former club scout say a proven 20-goal striker remains the missing piece for a genuine Premier League title challenge.
Mohamed Salah tops a 10-season Premier League chart with 284 combined goals and assists from 315 appearances, ahead of Harry Kane, Son Heung-min, Kevin De Bruyne, and Jamie Vardy.
Bellingham scored late in a 6-4 win over France to become England's top single-tournament scorer, passing Kane and Lineker after a ten-goal thriller.
Norway and England collide in a World Cup quarter-final shaped by Erling Haaland and Harry Kane, contrasting defensive records, and a rivalry England still leads on paper despite Norway's Brazil scalp.
Former England figures say Bukayo Saka and Anthony Gordon must deliver more in the World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with the wingers still seen as secondary to Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham.
Former England goalkeeper Chris Kirkland argues the Three Lions passed a structural stress test in Mexico City, but warns cutting Erling Haaland's supply line will define their World Cup quarter-final against Norway.
Ståle Solbakken says Norway are medically ready for their World Cup quarter-final against England, identifies Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham as the Three Lions' top threats, and clears Martin Odegaard after illness rumors.
Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James worked away from England's main group ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami, while suspensions and yellow-card pressure add further layers to Thomas Tuchel's selection puzzle.
Wayne Rooney has outlined a single lineup tweak for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, backing Djed Spence at right-back while keeping the core that beat Mexico intact.
England beat Mexico 3-2 in a frantic last-16 tie at Estadio Azteca, advancing to a World Cup quarterfinal against Norway while Harry Kane moved to six tournament goals in the Golden Boot race.
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