Thomas Tuchel's England will be looking to finish their World Cup qualifying campaign in style when they take on Albania in Tirana on Sunday evening.
The Three Lions have won all seven of their qualifiers without conceding a goal including a 2-0 win over the Balkans nation back in March. They have kicked on since with Tuchel's masterplan coming together over the last few international breaks.
Serbia were dispatched at Wembley on Thursday, which alongside their own 1-0 win in Andorra, booked Albania's spot in the playoffs over their rivals.
Former Arsenal and Barcelona man Sylvinho has done a great job and will be looking to bring the Eagles to a second consecutive tournament and a first-ever World Cup.
With both sides already confirmed first and second, this is a chance for rotation but the big talking point is set to be Jude Bellingham's inclusion (or exclusion) in the England lineup. Will the Real Madrid man be given another chance to impress?
Can Bellingham help England to another win? AllSportsPeople brings you this betting preview complete with the latest tips and odds.
Albania vs. England preview: Who will win today?
This campaign has been a total breeze for the Three Lions and it would be very surprising if they don't finish off with a 100% record.
They are proving extremely difficult to score against and with Jude Bellingham set to start alongside Harry Kane and others, goals feel likely.
A routine win feels the most likely outcome.
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Head-to-Head: Albania vs. England
- The two countries have met on seven previous occasions dating back to 1989.
- England have won all seven games and have conceded one goal to Albania.
Albania vs. England: Form Guide
Albania – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Andorra 0-1 Albania (UEFA WCQ)
- Albania 4-2 Jordan (Friendly)
- Serbia 0-1 Albania (UEFA WCQ)
- Albania 1-0 Latvia (UEFA WCQ)
- Gibraltar 0-1 Albania (UEFA WCQ)
England – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- England 2-0 Serbia (UEFA WCQ)
- Latvia 0-5 England (UEFA WCQ)
- England 3-0 Wales (Friendly)
- Serbia 0-5 England (UEFA WCQ)
- England 2-0 Andorra (UEFA WCQ)
Albania vs. England Score Prediction
England have won big on several occasions of late but there has also been some very routine professional wins.
Albania are a solid outfit and will be looking to build towards March's playoffs with a good display here, but the greater quality in Tuchel's side should ultimately prevail.
Prediction: Albania 0-2 England (6.60 with Dafabet)
Albania vs. England Team News
Albania Team News
- Sylvinho is unlikely to make any changes to the side that narrowly beat Andorra to qualify for the playoffs.
- The standouts are Burnley man Armando Broja and Elseid Hysaj, who became his country's record cap holder with his 94th appearance in Thursday's win.
England Team News
- Tuchel is likely to rotate here and give several fringe players a chance, namely Adam Wharton and Eberechi Eze. The Arsenal man netted late on against Serbia and will be looking to stake a claim on the left-hand side of attack.
- Jude Bellingham will almost certainly start behind Harry Kane in what is a major opportunity for him to show Tuchel exactly why he is so important to the Three Lions' chances of success next summer.
Albania vs. England Lineups: Predicted starting XI's
This is how we think these two sides will lineup in Tirana with Tuchel bringing in Bellingham, Eberechi Eze, Adam Wharton, Dan Burn and Djed Spence to the starting XI.
Albania predicted lineup to play England
(4-2-3-1) Strakosha (GK) — Hysaj, Ajeti, Djimsiti, Mitaj — Asllani, Shehu — Broja, Laci, Hoxha — Manaj
England predicted lineup to play Albania
(4-2-3-1) Pickford (GK) — Spence, Konsa, Stones, Burn — Wharton, Rice — Saka, Bellingham, Eze — Kane
Albania vs. England betting odds
- Albania to Win: 9.05 with Dafabet
- England to Win: 1.39
- Draw: 4.90
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How to watch Albania vs. England: Live stream, TV channel
Here's all the key information on how to watch Albania vs. England.
- Date: Sunday, November 16
- Venue: Air Albania Stadium. Tirana, Albania
- Time: 10:30 p.m.
- TV/Stream: Sony LIV