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Everything you need to know following Spain‘s victory over Belgium and looking ahead to England‘s clash with Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals…

• Courtois exits in tears: Thibaut Courtois departed the pitch in tears after being forced off during Belgium’s World Cup quarter-final encounter with Spain. The match stood at 1-1 when substitute goalkeeper, Senne Lammens, fumbled a long-distance effort into the path of Mikel Merino, who netted the decisive goal off the bench to secure their progression to a semi-final meeting with France.

• England supporters descend on Miami: England fans were on top form at the Cleveland Guardians versus Miami Marlins baseball gam on Friday following their arrival in Florida before Saturday’s tie against Norway. The MLB side’s official drummer broke protocol by shouting “Let’s go England,” while Norway supporters performed their “row” celebration alongside Billy the Marlin, Miami’s mascot.

• England receive triple fitness boost: Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all participated in training with their England colleagues on Friday. The former pair were absent from Wednesday’s session, but have now returned and look set to be available for selection once more alongside the right-back, who has been sidelined for their previous three matches through injury.

• Weather warning: AccuWeather senior meteorologist Chad Merrill believes that there are likely to be thunderstorms across Miami around the time England play Norway. He has told The Sun: “It’s that time frame from midday through the early part of the afternoon where there will likely be some thunderstorms and lightning nearby for the match.” Subsequent concerns have emerged over whether the game – scheduled for 10pm BST – will start on time this evening.

• Tuchel told to email FIFA for red card explanation: Thomas Tuchel acknowledged during his pre-match press conference that England have received “no explanation” from FIFA regarding the two-match ban Jarell Quansah will serve for his red card against Mexico. Following the England head coach’s response to that question about any communication with the governing body, a FIFA communications representative stated: “If you want a response from FIFA, email media@fifa.com.”

• Norway pile on pressure: Norway head coach Stale Solbakken believes the pressure rests firmly on England ahead of their World Cup quarter-final clash. He said: “I think England has more pressure than us, but we also put pressure on our performance, and when the game starts, I don’t think the players think about pressure. I think it’s something which is only spoken about before the game.”

• Tuchel’s brave boys: Thomas Tuchel is urging England to “be on the front foot and be brave” ahead of their clash with Norway. He said: “We need to be brave now. It’s quarter-finals, and the brave will have the luck on their side. We cannot have any regrets when we play a quarter-final. We have to go for it.”

• Haaland comparison denied: Harry Kane has dismissed comparisons with Erling Haaland, maintaining that the two are entirely different types of centre-forward. He said: “I think we are completely different players because I know we’re both seen as strikers, but I think we play two completely different positions if I’m honest.”

• Golden Boot race pressure played down: Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe lead the World Cup Golden Boot race with six goals, but Harry Kane is refusing to feel the heat despite sitting just one goal behind them and level with Erling Haaland in joint-third. He explained: “In terms of myself, I don’t think it adds any more pressure. It’s exciting for all football fans to see us doing well. A lot of us are still in the tournament, so from my point of view, I try to do my best for the team.”

• Kane confirms Trump golf round: Harry Kane has revealed he took to the fairways with Donald Trump in Florida approximately 18 months ago.He said: “When the President invites you somewhere, it was a pretty surreal experience just to meet him and obviously play golf with him. His golf is pretty good, to be honest with you. I hope I can play golf as well as him when I’m his age, that’s for sure. A unique experience, but I was just grateful that he invited me to play.”