‘Always seems to be drinking’ – Roy Keane, Ian Wright & Gary Neville react to ‘sour grapes’ from Erling Haaland’s father as Alf Inge claims referee ‘robbed’ Norway against England

Neville, another United legend, joined the chorus of disapproval regarding Norway’s complaints, contrasting this match with previous England performances. “No, I didn’t think it was a game where, as an England fan, that I thought we were lucky because of the referee. I thought against Ghana we were lucky, when Ezri Konsa’s penalty wasn’t given, and that’s when you are lucky, when you think you’ve got away with one,” the former defender noted.

Wright further dismantled Norway’s excuses by pointing out their tactical failings over the 90 minutes, saying: “If their goalkeeper had an unbelievable game, a blinder, this and that, doesn’t make that mistake… if [Alexander] Sorloth squares it, they’re 2-0 up before half-time, you’re not saying none of this! They lost this game because they made mistakes in that game. It’s not because of the referee, the ball hitting the wire or whatever else they’re saying. Foolishness!”