Summary

  • Harry Kane gives England second-half lead over Albania in final World Cup qualifier

  • Jude Bellingham starts as Thomas Tuchel makes seven changes - full team news

  • Three Lions have already booked place at next year's tournament, Albania guaranteed play-off place

  • England aiming to win all seven qualifiers without conceding

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  1. CLOSE!published at 52 mins

    Albania 0-0 England

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    Another big chance for Albania and Arber Hoxha!

    This time it comes from a mis-placed pass by Dan Burn and Dean Henderson is again able to make the save.

    That should have been 1-0.

  2. 'Henderson was always comfortable'published at 18:08 GMT

    Albania 0-0 England

    Stephen Warnock
    Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live at Air Albania Stadium

    Albania v England actionImage source, Getty Images

    I think that's the first time we have seen Arber Hoxha produce a moment of quality.

    Dean Henderson was always comfortable. No chance that was going in.

  3. CLOSE!published at 51 mins

    Albania 0-0 England

    Dean Henderson flings himself across his line at full-stretch to keep out a fierce attempt by Arber Hoxha.

    That ought to serve as a wake-up call. England have been slow and sloppy in the opening stages of the second half.

  4. Postpublished at 49 mins

    Albania 0-0 England

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    Four attempts - three on target - by England but no goals as the clock ticks towards 50 minutes.

  5. 'Decent break from Albania'published at 18:04 GMT

    Albania 0-0 England

    Stephen Warnock
    Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live at Air Albania Stadium

    A decent break from Albania. They have tried to create most things down the width of the pitch and put crosses into the penalty area.

  6. Postpublished at 47 mins

    Albania 0-0 England

    Space opens up in the England half for Nedim Bajrami and a promising move ends with a tame flick by Qazim Laçi which Dean Henderson deals with.

  7. Postpublished at 46 mins

    Albania 0-0 England

    Jude BellinghamImage source, Getty Images

    Despite swapping shirts with an opponent at the end of the first half, Jude Bellingham has re-appeared for the second half.

  8. KICK-OFFpublished at 45 mins

    Albania 0-0 England

    Back under way in Tirana.

  9. 'The game is there to be won'published at 18:02 GMT

    HT: Albania 0-0 England

    Conor Coady
    Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Don't get frustrated. The game is there to be won if England show patience and quality in the final third.

  10. 'Difficult game'published at 17:56 GMT

    HT: Albania 0-0 England

    Stephen Warnock
    Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live at Air Albania Stadium

    We knew it was going to be a difficult game.

    What we're seeing is England are quick, inventive and they have energy in the legs.

  11. Postpublished at 17:54 GMT

    HT: Albania 0-0 England

    Roy Keane on ITV says Jude Bellingham needs to do a bit more.

    "Just a touch more. He is a top player with high standards. He's made a few mistakes but he doesn't shy away from things."

  12. 'Will England unlock stubborn Albania defence?'published at 17:52 GMT

    HT: Albania 0-0 England

    Conor Coady
    Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    John Stones v AlbaniaImage source, Getty Images

    England have dominated possession.

    I'm loving the way they're trying something different, I'm loving the way they're adapting. Thomas Tuchel is working on different things and I love the idea of John Stones going into midfield.

    Can they unlock this stubborn Albania defence?

  13. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 17:50 GMT

    Comment at the top of this page, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

    Jude Bellingham is clearly one of England's best players, but Morgan Rogers would scare defenders more, he is more explosive and dynamic.

    Simon, Hove

  14. Postpublished at 17:50 GMT

    HT: Albania 0-0 England

    As the players were walking off at the end of the first half, Jude Bellingham swapped shirts with Albania's Kristjan Asllani.

    Is Bellingham coming off?

  15. HALF-TIMEpublished at 17:48 GMT

    Albania 0-0 England

    England have work to do if they're to make it eight wins out of eight.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 17:46 GMT

    Comment at the top of this page, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

    In response to Stephen Warnock at 17:28, I don’t like the system at all. We seem to have chosen to play without attacking full-backs. We’re clogging up the middle of the park, taking away our own room to play. Then we don’t have any width to attack and create.

    Mike

  17. Postpublished at 45 mins

    Albania 0-0 England

    A 6/10 first half display by this much-changed England XI.

    They look pretty solid at the back while they've produced some positive bursts forward.

    But they're missing a goal.

  18. Postpublished at 43 mins

    Albania 0-0 England

    Another solid defensive header after Albania win a corner.

    England respond with an attack of their own and guess who is at the centre of the move?

    Albania's defenders back off Jude Bellingham and the midfielder feeds Declan Rice whose attempt is comfortably saved.

  19. Bellingham's England's bestpublished at 17:41 GMT

    Albania 0-0 England

    Sami Mokbel
    BBC Sport Senior football correspondent in Tirana

    Jude Bellingham is England's best player.

    His ability to lose defenders and drive England up the field is so valuable.

    There's been so much conjecture over his role ahead of the World Cup.

    But England only have a realistic crack at winning the tournament if Bellingham is in the starting XI.

    Jude Bellingham of England looks onImage source, Getty Images
  20. Postpublished at 41 mins

    Albania 0-0 England

    Jude Bellingham so far:

    • 30 touches
    • 24 passes
    • 1 key pass
    • 87.5% passing accuracy