Leeds-born Erling Haaland Explains Ignoring England NT Before Norway Debut – “It Would Be Difficult”

Imagine Erling Haaland playing up top for the Three Lions! Now that would be a dream come true for England fans. The Norwegian superstar has taken the world by storm with his performances, emerging as one of the best strikers in the world. Erling alongside Harry Kane would be a nightmare for any defense in the world, who’d lose half their hair trying ways to stop the duo. Alas, this is not happening as Haaland snubbed the Three Lions in his early childhood.

Erling Haaland was present with Sky Sports for an exclusive sit-down interview, where the striker answered multiple questions about his career. During the interview, when the striker was asked about his chances of playing for the English national team, Haaland had this to say. “Yeah, I think I could [have], technically. But the rules at the moment were different from what they are now. Uh, and I would have some kind of things, move to England before I was 18 again or something. So it would be difficult, but I don’t know,” Haaland stated.

The Norwegian was then asked if he would be a favorite amongst the English fans to which the player had a quirky reply. “I don’t know. Probably some, maybe not all of them, but I think some, yeah!” Erling Haaland concluded.

Erling Haaland was born in Leeds, England, before he moved to Norway. The striker spent much of his childhood in the European nation before joining Austrian side RB Salzburg in 2019. Haaland’s exploits for Salzburg caught the attention of Bundesliga giant Borussia Dortmund who roped in the striker in 2020. Haaland then joined Manchester City last season and has been an instant hit for Pep Guardiola’s men. So much so that the team’s success hinges on the player’s performance!

Erling Haaland looks to make history with Manchester City

The Norwegian striker has taken to Manchester City like a duck to water establishing himself as one of the cornerstones of the team. Pep Guardiola’s side has excelled with Erling Haaland up top producing some stunning results. However, the team is up against their biggest challenge so far this season as they travel to Anfield this weekend to take on Liverpool. City desperately needs the win as a defeat will see them slip four points behind Liverpool in the standings.

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Things have started to heat up before the game with players from both clubs firing shots at each other. It will be interesting to see if Haaland can find his composure and take his side over the finish line. Manchester City are chasing history this season as getting their hands around the Premier League title will see the team become the first club to win the title for four consecutive seasons. Who do you think will win in the game between Manchester City and Liverpool? Let us know in the comments below.

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