World Cup qualifiers 2026: Albania-England, the likely lineups

Albania–England, on the pitch at 6 p.m., is a match valid for Group K of the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in North America. Everything is already decided: Sylvinho’s selection after the victory in Andorra is sure of second place and qualification for the playoffs, the British want to close with another victory a so far perfect round, with only wins and zero goals conceded.

Albania with Manaj up front and Broja, Laci, Hoxha behind him. In the midfield Asllani and Shehu: Sylvinho looks for indications ahead of the playoffs in March.

Bellingham, who is known to have several grudges with coach Tuchel, is expected to return as a starter in the English three-quarter, with him Saka and Rashford behind the’only forward Harry Kane. In the median, Wharton is paired with Rice.

Albania-England, the likely lineups
ALBANIA (4-2-3-1): Strakosha; Hysaj, Ajeti, Djimsiti, Mitaj; Asllani, Shehu; Broja, Laci, Hoxha; Manaj.
ENGLAND (4-2-3-1): Pickford; James, Burn, Stones, Spence; Wharton, Rice; Saka, Bellingham, Rashford; Kane.