Thomas Tuchel wants England to play with more freedom as they bid for World Cup glory.

Up next, Norway and their goal machine Erling Haaland. How does the Three Lions boss plan on stopping him?

Alex Howell
BBC Sport England reporter at Miami Stadium

Thomas Tuchel is renowned for making the big decisions that pay-off in knockout games and England supporters will certainly be hoping that is the case today.

The England manager has made some important calls in the Three Lions defence.

The back four has been a weak area for England during this tournament and it has not been helped by the issues at right back.

Reece James is first choice but has had a hamstring injury which has meant that Djed Spence, Jarell Quansah, Ezri Konsa and Declan Rice have all featured there.

Today Tuchel has opted for Konsa from the start as he looks to keep out Norway striker Erling Haaland.

Most sides that do well in major tournaments have a settled back four and Tuchel will hope he can trust the one he has selected today to get England to the last four.

Neil Johnston
BBC Sport at Miami Stadium

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England's players are in the building!

A roar goes up inside Miami Stadium as Harry Kane leads the Three Lions out to inspect the playing surface.

Kane has 14 goals in 16 World Cup games - with six of those coming at this tournament.

Will he overtake Lionel Messi (8), Kylian Mbappe (8) and Erling Haaland (7) in the race for the Golden Boot?

Remember you can make your prediction for tonight's game via BBC Sport's predictor game.

Players will also have the chance to enter a prize draw to win an official World Cup football signed by members of the BBC World Cup team.

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Chris Sutton
Former England forward

England's 3-2 win over Mexico was probably the game of the tournament so far.

This will be a different kind of test for Thomas Tuchel's side, but I think it will be just as close.

Orjan Nyland made some great saves to help Norway get past Brazil, but I've seen quite a lot of them and think they are a good side.

Everyone knows about their star quality in Martin Odegaard and Erling Haaland and, after shooting down Brazil, I am sure Haaland will have a big say in what happens in this game as well.

There are going to be more goals in this game and it would not surprise me if Haaland got a couple of them.

England have not controlled games the way I think people expected them to. They have been a team of moments at this World Cup, in that they have produced some moments of quality at the right times to get through.

At the same time, though, I don't see Norway's defence keeping Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham quiet.

If the game opens up, then England won't mind that one bit. I think there is even more to come from their front players, starting here.

Sutton's prediction: 2-3

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It’s set to be another unmissable night for the Three Lions, however you're watching.

If you're still on the move or at home, the BBC's build-up is now under way.

BBC Radio 5 Live is on air, with Mark Chapman and the commentary team bringing you pre-match coverage from Miami.

Listen via this page, the BBC Sounds app or ask your smart speaker to ‘play 5 Live’.

Alan Shearer
Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live at Miami Stadium

On the Golden Boot race...

That is one of the big things that will be on Harry Kane and Erling Haaland's mind. That is how centre forwards think - they're all selfish. They will be desperate to score and desperate for the other one not to score.

So many familiar faces tonight for these players - Erling Haaland knows England defenders Nico O'Reilly, Marc Guehi and John Stones very well from Manchester City.

And it's a friendly face for the Norway striker in midfield, too, with former Borussia Dortmund team-mate Jude Bellingham.

They'll be hitting pause on that bromance tonight.

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Neil Johnston
BBC Sport at Miami Stadium

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How do England stop Erling Haaland?

Well, Three Lions fans Tom, Max and Toby - pictured above in Miami - think England's defence could be in a for a busy time over the next few hours.

"Gabriel is one of the best centre-backs in the world and Haaland still got the better of him when he scored twice against Brazil," Max tells me about Leeds-born Haaland.

"His finishing, he's fast, he's powerful. He also knows when to put the effort it."

England are looking to reach the World Cup semi-final for only the fourth time.

"It feels different this time," says Tom.

"However, if we get past Norway I suspect we'll play Argentina in the semi-final and they have the best player of all-time. Yes, Argentina a bit suspect in defence - but so are we."

Leon Osman
Former England midfielder on BBC Radio 5 live

Erling Haaland knows the cauldron that the England players can live in. He has basically come out and called for it.

That is showing exactly his knowledge of the game and his personality in terms of being playful, but also intelligent to get slight advantages.

Norway have enjoyed being the underdogs, they have enjoyed going into each game and feeling that way.

Barring that game against France where they played half a team, they're on an incredible run.

The big talking point ahead of this one is, of course, Erling Haaland.

A familiar face to many in this England team. It's almost got an air of the Premier League about it.

Haaland has scored seven goals in five games at the World Cup so far having also bagged 16 goals across eight matches in a dominant qualifying campaign.

The thing is, he's also incredibly likable isn't it? It's been enjoyable watching Haaland and this Norway side do so well at this tournament.

If tactics is your thing, have a read of tactics correspondent Umir Irfan's piece on how England might stop Norway.

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BBC Sport World Cup pundit Wayne Rooney says that Erling Haaland will have an advantage over his Manchester City team-mates when his Norway side go head-to-head with England tonight.

Two of the best strikers on the planet go head-to-head in Miami tonight.

Both Harry Kane and Erling Haaland come into this one in sizzling hot form - England skipper Kane has scored six goals in five games, while Haaland has netted seven in four.

They are breathing down the necks of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in the golden boot race - they have eight goals each.

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The main men have arrived alongside there respective England and Norway team-mates.

Which one will be their country's hero this evening?

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You've probably noticed we have a vote at the top of the page for you to decide whether you'd rather have Harry Kane or Erling Haaland in your team.

So far, 66% of you are going for Kane. Let's chat about them shall we.

Alan Shearer
Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live at Miami Stadium

It is very, very hot. It will be tough out there.

I am not the fittest nowadays, but I was having a sweat walking up those steps in these conditions.

It will be pretty painful for those players out there today.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer in Miami

England head coach Thomas Tuchel is all smiles as he gets off the team coach and walks into the stadium here in Miami.

Tuchel has increasingly looked like someone really relished the cut and thrust of major tournament combat.

It should be stressed the Norwegians looked equally relaxed but you can be sure the big match tension will be kicking in soon.

As reported by Sami Mokbel, we have confirmation of two changes to the England line-up with John Stones and Noni Madueke both starting.

Ezri Konsa starts at right-back in place of the suspended Jarell Quansah, with Stones partnering Marc Guehi in central defence.

Madueke starts on the right, with Bukayo Saka dropping to the bench.

England XI: Pickford, Konsa, Guehi, Stones, O'Reilly, Anderson, Rice, Madueke, Gordon, Bellingham, Kane

Norway boss Stale Solbakken makes one change from the 2-1 win against Brazil in the last 16.

Andreas Schjelderup, who provided two assists as a substitute against Brazil, is handed a start ahead of Antonio Nusa.

Norway XI: Nyland, Ajer, Moller Wolfe, Heggem, Berg, Berge, Odegaard, Schjelderup, Sorloth, Ryerson, Haaland.