Burley Says He’s Surprised Haaland Was Substituted Against England

Burley voiced his astonishment at Haaland’s removal during the England match, questioning the coaching staff’s decision. The unexpected substitution of the Norwegian striker weakened Norway’s attacking threat and sparked criticism from fans.

Burley argued that keeping Haaland on the pitch would have created more scoring chances and potentially altered the game’s outcome. His remarks were made at the post‑match press conference and have sparked debate across the football community.