England must cut off Haaland's supply lines, says midfielder Rogers

England faces a formidable challenge in containing prolific striker Erling Haaland as they prepare for their World Cup quarter-final clash. Midfielder Morgan Rogers recognized the difficulty of stopping the Norwegian, who has been a dominant force in the Premier League with Manchester City. "Has anyone ever stopped Erling Haaland? Not sure they have, but we're gonna try," Rogers told reporters.

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Has anyone ever stopped Erling Haaland? Not sure they have, but we're gonna try.

Rogers, whose Aston Villa side has managed to keep Haaland goalless in their recent encounters, emphasized the importance of disrupting his service. "We know how good he is that we're gonna have to maybe try and ... stop how the balls go into him and how he gets his chances, because he's so deadly in front of the goal," he explained. The England team understands that limiting Haaland's opportunities will be crucial to advancing in the tournament.

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He's such an unbelievable player, the things he does, the numbers he puts up, you just know how good he is that we're gonna have to maybe try and ... stop how the balls go into him and how he gets his chances, because he's so deadly in front of the goal.

The squad is currently focused on recovery and preparation after a grueling 3-2 victory over Mexico in the Round of 16, a match that required significant effort from the 10-man team. Rogers described the win as one of the team's most memorable World Cup performances and stressed the need for continued improvement. "That was the message today with our first training session back, is that we go for it again, we go and get more, and we can still improve and get better," he said.

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For a lot of us, this will be the biggest game we've been involved in, especially at a World Cup in the circumstances.

Adding to the team's morale, experienced midfielder Jordan Henderson has returned to camp following surgery for an arm injury. Rogers noted Henderson's positive impact on the squad, stating, "He's kind of the heartbeat of the group." Fans have also embraced a new tradition of singing Oasis' "Wonderwall" after matches, a song Rogers confirmed is well-known among the team and supporters.

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He's kind of the heartbeat of the group.