Albania begins its journey to the 2026 World Cup, where in the first match it plays against England at Wembley, valid for Group K in the European Qualifiers.
Sylvinho's Red and Blacks come "hungry" on this journey, after finishing last in the last edition of the Nations League.
On the other hand, the "Three Lions" begin a new era with German coach Thomas Tuchel, who has a single objective, winning the 2026 World Cup.
The Reds come with several absences in this match, as Brazilian Sylvinho has fielded Starkosh, Balli, Gjimshiti, Ajeti and Aliji.
The permanent trio of Ramadan, Asllan and Laçi are set up in midfield, while Bajrami and Asani will support Myrto Uzun in the center of attack.
On the other hand, Thomas Tuchel's first formation at the helm of the "Three Lions" is as follows: Pickford in goal; Walker, Konsa, Burn and Lewis-Skelly in defense. The midfield consists of Rice, Jones and Bellingham, while Foden and Rashford will support Kane in attack.
The referee in this match will be the Spaniard Alejandro Hernández, who will be assisted by his compatriots José Naranjo, Diego Sánchez Rojo and Alejandro Muñiz Ruiz on the field and Cesar Soto Grado and Valentín Gómez on the VAR.
You can follow the challenge live on DigitAlb.
20′ GOAL ENGLAND 1-0/ Lewis-Skelly avoids Asani's coverage and alone in front of Strakosha takes the ball into the net.
Watch the goal on VIDEO
17′ Kane comes out alone in front of the goal, but Strakosha manages to stop the ball.
5′ A dangerous ball is thrown into the area for Bellingham, but Ajeti manages to clear the ball.
1′ The challenge at Wembley begins!
ENGLAND: Pickford, Walker, Burn, Konsa, Lewis-Skelly, Rice, Jones, Bellingham, Foden, Rashford, Kane (C).
ALBANIA: Strakosha, Balliu, Gjimshiti (C), Ajeti, Aliji, Ramadani, Asllani, Laçi, Asani, Bajrami, Uzuni.