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I don't see a way for the English amateurs to do anything against Norway here. This is the first important tournament which is taking place in Norway after many yeas, which is why they are motivated here. Norway is much better quality wise, both when it comes to individual and team quality. Third thing is preparation. Norway were in Italy and played Australia, the English players were working because they are amateur volleyball players. Some of them didn't play a single match since the English league ended. This will be their first match in two months and the first match together after a year. Also, Norway's players are much taller which means the English will be faced with a wall on the net. Norway's starting lineup is 200cm tall on average, the English 195. The English will be without Bakare, who cannot be replaced. Norway beat Bosnia by 16 in 4 sets, Switzerland by 18 also in 4 sets and Hungary by 8 (3-2). All of those teams are a few levels above England. This is the closest group and Norway will be very motivated to win. The margin is under is low but I don't see how England could go over the 47-50 point margin. I even calculated Norway's errors in. The realistic margin seems 4-6 points lower than the one set here.