Erling Haaland failed to score as Norway were knocked out of the World Cup by England -- and he finished the game on the bench Credit: Buda Mendes / Getty Images via AFP

Erling Haaland said Norway’s World Cup performances had inspired a new generation despite the disappointment of a 2-1 quarter-final defeat to England after extra-time on Saturday.

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AFP correspondent.