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Battle on the wing will decide the quarter-final showdown between England and Norway Norway are currently 12th in the world rankings, nine places below England  Barcelona winger Caroline Graham Hansen is the danger player for Norway  Chelsea defenders Maren Mjelde and Maria Thorisdottir are formidable pair

By Rachel Brown-finni

Published: 21:39 BST, 26 June 2019 | Updated: 21:39 BST, 26 June 2019

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Former England goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis highlights the key battles in Thursday's quarter-final.

Norway are 12th in the world rankings, nine places below England.  England beat Norway 2-1 in the last 16 en route to coming third at the World Cup in Canada four years ago.

DANGER PLAYER

The best known attacking threat in the Norway team is Barcelona’s Caroline Graham Hansen, who may operate up front, off the No 9 Isabell Herlovsen. 

Barcelona winger Caroline Graham Hansen provides the main attacking threat for Norway

Barcelona winger Caroline Graham Hansen provides the main attacking threat for Norway

The two complement each other well, with Herlovsen the target woman and Hansen, with her skill and sleek running, playing off her and getting in between the lines.

TACTICAL BATTLE

The really fascinating battle may take place on the

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