Albania v England preview
England supervisor Thomas Tuchel insisted ending qualifying for the World Cup with a 100% file and with out conceding the objective is just not the motivation forward of their Group Ok finale with Albania.
The Three Lions have been imperious in qualifying for the 2026 finals, and may turn into the primary European workforce in historical past to undergo a marketing campaign with out dropping some extent or conceding ought to they preserve 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 communicate a single phrase about that,” Tuchel stated when requested if he was utilizing that prospect as a motivator for his gamers.
“We have to get the inspiration proper to have an opportunity to have these information. Simply by enthusiastic 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 target 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 should always all really feel fortunate to stay on this period. Our goal was second place.
“We knew that we might have a really troublesome time in opposition to England – not not possible, as a result of in soccer something can occur, however we knew that it will be troublesome. To be sincere, something might be anticipated from [our] workforce [against England].
“It’s a regulation of soccer that any consequence can occur. So I need to imagine that – why not? – we are able to attempt to be the winners. Even when we settle for that we’re taking part in in opposition to the finalists of the final European Championship and one of many high 5 finest groups on this planet.”
Albania v England workforce information
Neither workforce has any new harm points to cope with following their victories on Thursday. Marc Guehi has left the England camp for additional therapy on a foot difficulty that stored him out in opposition to Serbia.
England could shuffle their pack within the attacking areas. Jude Bellingham may return to the beginning XI, whereas Eberechi Eze will even be hoping for a recall after scoring in its place in opposition to 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
Find out how to watch Albania v England: Stay stream, TV channel
England vs Serbia kicks off on Sunday at 17:00 GMT (12:00 ET / 09:00 PT) and might be watched on ITV1 and STV.
Followers can stream the motion through ITV’s website and ITVX app, which is accessible on an enormous number of units for viewing on the go.
