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Tuchel’s England Era Begins: Three Lions Set to Dominate Albania
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) - England VS Albania
Match Time:22-03-2025 03:45 Saturday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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England begins its 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a home match against Albania in Group K. This game marks the debut of new manager Thomas Tuchel, who takes charge of the team after their runner-up finish in the last European Championship.
Team Analysis:
England begins its 2025 campaign with a World Cup qualifier, following a strong finish in the UEFA Nations League. The road to the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico includes five international windows, with only group winners securing direct qualification, while second-placed teams must go through playoffs.
Albania has struggled in past encounters, scoring just once in their last six meetings with England and suffering a heavy 5-0 defeat in the Qatar 2022 qualifiers. Meanwhile, England earned promotion to Europe’s top Nations League tier, while Albania, under Sylvinho, was relegated to League C after a loss to Ukraine.
Player Situation:
Thomas Tuchel's first England squad includes some surprises, with Jordan Henderson recalled and Dan Burn earning his first call-up. Cole Palmer withdrew due to injury, replaced by Morgan Gibbs-White. Jordan Pickford is set for his 74th cap, while Harry Kane remains captain, having been highly effective in European qualifiers.
Albania, led by BeratDjimsiti, features seven Italy-based players. ElseidHysaj and Mario Mitaj are out due to injury, while strikers Armando Broja and Rey Manaj return after missing the last international window.
Result Prediction:
England is expected to dominate Albania and remain a strong contender for World Cup success. A victory would continue the streak of debut wins for the nation's last 10 permanent managers.
Predicted Result: England 3-0 Albania
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