The incident came in the 36th minute, with Andreas Schjelderup eventually breaking the deadlock. The report says the Norwegian advanced down the flank before sending a delivery that travelled across goal, struck the post and beat Jordan Pickford.
For England, the issue was not simply the finish. It was the decision moments earlier. A foul would have stopped the attack before Norway could exploit the open space, making the sequence particularly frustrating for Thomas Tuchel’s side.
One refereeing assessment cited in the report rejected England’s complaint: “No [it wasn’t a foul]. When we look at the incident again, there is no contact at the back of Kane’s foot. Clear possession, no foul at the origin of the play.”
England’s response arrived before half-time. The report says Jude Bellingham equalised in stoppage time, sending the teams into the interval at 1-1 and preventing the disputed decision from leaving England behind.
Kane also appeared to have lifted the ball over Ørjan Nyland, but that effort was reportedly ruled out for offside. The sequence underlined how quickly the match had turned after Norway’s opener.
The scoreline leaves the tie finely balanced, but England must now channel its frustration into attacking pressure. Norway has already shown it can punish a transitional moment, while England has demonstrated it can recover quickly.
The next storyline is whether the second half produces a clear chance or decisive call that finally settles the argument surrounding Kane and the opening goal.