ENGLAND kick-start their World Cup 2026 qualification campaign under new manager Thomas Tuchel against Albania at Wembley.
England vs Albania tips
Our Bet Builder selections: England Win to Nil, Harry Kane to score 2+ goals and Kristjan Asllani carded at 25/1. ADD TO YOUR BET SLIP HERE!
Here's why we've made those selections..
- England Win to Nil: England should have very few issues beating Albania, who are ranked 61 places below them in FIFA's official rankings. The Three Lions have won five of their last six in all competitions, keeping four clean sheets in the process. They've also won all six of their meetings against Friday's opponents by an aggregate score of 19-1. Albania, meanwhile, have lost five of their last nine and were hammered 5-0 on their last visit to Wembley.
- Harry Kane to score 2+ goals: The Bayern Munich forward, 31, has netted 32 goals and provided 11 assists in 37 appearances for the Bundesliga giants this season – including three in his last four outings. He also boasts a very impressive record in this fixture having scored four in two previous meetings against Albania, who've conceded 2.5 goals per 90 in their last 10 encounters with teams ranked in FIFA's top 20.
- Kristjan Asllani carded: Inter Milan's defensive midfielder should be right in the thick of the action on Friday, and he's no stranger to a card. He's been booked eight times in 27 appearances this season – including five in his last 11.
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