Albania v England preview
England supervisor Thomas Tuchel insisted ending qualifying for the World Cup with a one hundred pc report and with out conceding the objective is just not the motivation forward of their Group Okay finale with Albania.
The Three Lions have been imperious in qualifying for the 2026 finals, and may develop into the primary European staff in historical past to undergo a marketing campaign with out dropping a degree or conceding ought to they maintain Albania at bay with a victory on Sunday.
However doing so is just not on the forefront of Tuchel’s thoughts forward of the sport in Tirana.
“I didn’t converse a single phrase about that,” Tuchel mentioned when requested if he was utilizing that prospect as a motivator for his gamers.
“We have to get the muse proper to have an opportunity to have these data. Simply by eager about it or by speaking about it, nothing will change.
“We have to ship once more. The sensation and the belief is completely there as a result of I witnessed this in camp. I belief my gamers to carry out once more.”
For Albania, the main focus is on the play-offs in March, having clinched second place within the group with victory over Andorra on Thursday as England ended Serbia’s hopes with a 2-0 win at Wembley.
Albanian FA president Armand Duka informed FSHF: “Qualifying for the play-offs is historic for us and I imagine we must always all really feel fortunate to reside on this period. Our goal was second place.
“We knew that we’d have a really tough time towards England – not unattainable, as a result of in soccer something can occur, however we knew that it might be tough. To be sincere, something may be anticipated from [our] staff [against England].
“It’s a legislation of soccer that any consequence can occur. So I wish to imagine that – why not? – we are able to attempt to be the winners. Even when we settle for that we’re enjoying towards the finalists of the final European Championship and one of many prime 5 greatest groups on the planet.”
Albania v England staff information
Neither staff has any new harm points to take care of following their victories on Thursday. Marc Guehi has left the England camp for additional remedy on a foot concern that saved him out towards Serbia.
England might shuffle their pack within the attacking areas. Jude Bellingham might return to the beginning XI, whereas Eberechi Eze can even be hoping for a recall after scoring instead towards Serbia.
Albania v England predicted lineups
Albania beginning XI: Strakosha; Hysaj, Ajeti, Djimsiti, Mitaj; Asllani, Shehu; Broja, Laci, Hoxha; Manaj
England beginning XI: Pickford; Spence, Konsa, Stones, Burn; Wharton, Rice; Saka, Bellingham, Eze; Kane
Methods to watch Albania v England: Dwell stream, TV channel
England vs Serbia kicks off on Sunday at 17:00 GMT (12:00 ET / 09:00 PT) and may be watched on ITV1 and STV.
Followers can stream the motion by way of ITV’s website and ITVX app, which is obtainable on an unlimited number of units for viewing on the go.
