Florida, July 9 -- Norway's star Erling Haaland described the World Cup quarter-final clash against England as a special occasion, acknowledging the unique nature of facing the country where he was born.

While urging his team to remain humble, Haaland said Norway should be confident of its chances and expressed excitement about competing against familiar teammates in a high-stakes clash.

"I think for me it's super special because I play in England and I'm born in England, and you also play against teammates and everything. So it's a bit, not weird, but it's a funny game, and it's going to be nice," he said as per Sky Sports.

"I think there are some clear favourites out there. I think England is one of them, so I think every single one ...