England 2-0 Albania: World Cup 2026 qualifier – live reaction
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The teams are out! England in white, Albania black and red. We’ll be off once the national anthems are sung, or not sung, enjoyed or endured, whatever folk choose, however they see it, live and let live.
Thomas Tuchel talks to ITV. “Big occasion … I’m a bit nervous … but more excited … happy to get the journey going … it was a very simple decision to bring [Dan Burn into the squad] … he had a huge final and impact here some days ago … we did not want to disturb his wave … he is on a good run … it could have been Levi Colwill but we opted for Dan … I can absolutely understand how everyone loves [Myles Lewis-Skelly] … a big personality ... a big character … he is ready to go … [Marcus Rashford] is a calm guy … we got some smiles out of him … he enjoys being back in camp … Anthony Gordon comes off the back of a red card and some missed games so it was a close race … bring the energy … we play on the front foot … aggressive and attacking … don’t lose the intensity … they have good football players … we need to be aware but we are ready to go.”
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