England – Albania: How to watch, live stream details, stats and predicted lineup
England will face against Albania for the first game of World Cup qualifier. World Cup European qualifier game between England and Albania will be available to watch and stream online live through ITV 1. It will kick off at 7.45 pm GMT on Friday, March 21, 2025, in the UK.
England team news
Thomas Tuchel faces some big choices for his first game in charge. Youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly could start at left-back due to limited options. Dan Burn, Jarell Quansah, and James Trafford are also uncapped and might get a chance. Jordan Henderson could join Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham in midfield. Morgan Gibbs-White replaces Cole Palmer, who is staying with Chelsea after an injury.
Marcus Rashford’s direct style might earn him a spot on the wing over Phil Foden, though Jarrod Bowen and Anthony Gordon are in better form. Harry Kane will lead the attack as captain.
England, who won 3 of the last 5 matches played at Wembley, lost points in 2 of these matches. During this period, England National Team managed to defeat Ireland 5-0, Finland 2-0 and Slovakia 2-1, drew 1-1 with Switzerland and lost 2-1 to Greece. Lastly, England, who competed in UEFA Nations League B Group 2, became the leader of the group with Greece, Ireland and Finland with 15 points and was promoted to League A.
England vs. Albania | Head to head
England have never lost (or even drawn) to Albania in six previous meetings. Here’s the results;
| March 8 1989: Albania 0, England 2 |
| April 26 1989, England 5, Albania 0 |
| March 28 2001: Albania 1, England 3 |
| September 5 2001: England 2, Albania 0 |
| March 28 2021: Albania 0, England 2 |
| November 12 2021: England 5, Albania 0 |
England - Albania predicted lineup
England: Pickford (GK) — James, Guehi, Colwill, Lewis-Skelly — Rice, Henderson — Foden, Bellingham, Rashford — Kane.
Albania: Strakosha (GK) — Balliu, Ismajli, Djimsiti, Mihaj — Asllani, Ramadani, Laci — Asani, Broja, Muci.