Zlatan Ibrahimovic rips into England star for ‘walking’ vs Norway and blasts ‘every time he makes the wrong decision’

ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC tore into Noni Madueke after his first-half performance against Norway. The Arsenal man started on the right wing for England’s World Cup quarter-final in Miami. However, he struggled to have any positive impact on the game. That included in the very first minute when Elliot Anderson picked him out with a superb cross-field pass – only for Madueke to send a wayward cross out of play. And at other times he failed to successfully take on his full-back. So at half-time, Ibra wasted no time slamming Madueke. READ MORE Zlatan said on Fox: “They’re playing with one player less so far. “Madueke has been on the pitch. “But I have to say every time he gets the ball so far he makes the wrong decision and he’s walking on the pitch. “If I’m Thomas Tuchel, I change it because he’s done nothing. World Cup 2026 - all the info The knockout stages of the World Cup are hotting up as we head towards the business end of the tournament. England believe football might finally be coming home after 60 years of hurt, with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham on fire. But the likes of France, Spain and Argentina are all serious contenders to go all the way. Heavyweights Germany, Netherlands, Brazil and Portugal have all been knocked out. LATEST NEWS - Declan Rice suffering from sickness bug as England staff desperately try to contain it ahead of Norway clash - England vs Norway delay fears with ‘heat illness’ warnings and Saharan dust - Kylian Mbappe injury fears as France star forced off with issue - Marc Guehi could miss England vs Norway with hamstring injury - Inside Haaland’s romance with model girlfriend KEY INFO - World Cup 2026 full match schedule including kick-off times - World Cup 2026 full squads - World Cup 2026 rule changes - World Cup 2026 prize money VIDEO - Proper Football Daily: Get all the expert analysis each morning - Team Talk – Tactics Exposed: Dive into the tactical talking points TIPS AND BETTING TICKETS If you click a link in this article, we will earn affiliate revenue. “Even the hydration break didn’t help him.” That was a reference to Tuchel singling out Madueke for specific animated instructions during the mid-way water stoppage. And Tuchel clearly agreed with Zlatan’s scathing assessment. Because at half-time, he hooked Madueke off and replaced him with Arsenal team-mate Bukayo Saka who has been managing an ongoing Achilles problem throughout the tournament. Another Gunners man also got subbed off at the break with Declan Rice – who was ill this week and at risk of a suspension – making way for yet another Premier League winner, Eberechi Eze.