England manager, Thomas Tuchel is set to start a strong squad in the final Group K match, having qualified for the 2026 World Cup with a perfect record, Softfootball understands.
The Three Lions beat Serbia 2-0 in their last encounter to confirm qualification to the tournament which will be hosted in North American countries of the United States, Mexico and Canada.
More intriguing is the fact that England qualified by winning all their seven matches, scoring 20 goals and conceded none. But a lot would argue that they only played the likes of Andorra, Latvia and Albania with only Serbia the formidable side but they hammered them 5-0 away from home.
England are ready for the final match as they showed via their official X handle. They posted:
Our final @FIFAWorldCup qualifier awaits ⏳#ThreeLions | @EASPORTSFC pic.twitter.com/tdR9nqcSTr
— England (@England) November 14, 2025TEAM NEWS
Nick Pope has been replaced in the England squad by Manchester City’s goalkeeper, James Trafford due to injury. Newcastle United’s winger, Anthony Gordon and Crystal Palace captain, Marc Guehi withdrew from the squad prior to England’s victory over Serbia.
Here is what England manager, Thomas Tuchel said about the match. The video was uploaded on the Three Lions official X handle. Watch below.
Looking to deliver again tomorrow 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/4LvGv7QvyT
— England (@England) November 15, 2025Morgan Rogers started the game against Serbia as the number 10 but Real Madrid playmaker Jude Bellingham will no doubt be pushing for a starting role, and the same goes for Arsenal midfielder, Eberechi Eze and Barcelona’s Marcus Rashford on the left. Phil Foden is expected to start from the bench while Harry Kane leads the line as always for Thomas Tuchel’s side.
For Albania, Sylvinho is also expected to start his best line-up which will be led by former Chelsea striker Armando Broja. Albania has historically made the playoff and that they would take that joy into the match.
Albania’s most-capped men’s player of all time with 94 appearances Elseid Hysaj, is also expected to be involve in the game against England.
Albania probable XI:
Strakosha; Hysaj, Ajeti, Djimsiti, Mitaj; Asllani, Shehu; Broja, Laci, Hoxha; Manaj.
England probable XI:
Pickford; Spence, Konsa, Stones, Burn; Wharton, Rice; Saka, Bellingham, Eze; Kane.
Softfootball prediction
England will win this match against Albania despite playing away from home and having qualified for the World Cup already. Albania 0-3 England.
