England v Albania: World Cup in sight for Three Lions

England have scored inside 20 minutes in three of their four home games in this campaign and another early goal could be on the cards, with 4/1 available for the deadlock to be broken between minutes 11-20.

Southgate’s team are expected to dominate and it’s 11/5 for them to win both halves, score over 2.5 goals and keep a clean sheet.

England v Albania head-to-head

The Three Lions have played Albania three times in the last 20 years, winning all three with seven goals scored and only one conceded.

The last two have ended 2-0, including in 2001 when Michael Owen and Robbie Fowler struck at St James’ Park.

Albania’s recent results in the group suggest they are more difficult to beat so less than 2.5 goals at 6/5 could be a good shout for England v Albania betting tips.

England v Albania key battles

Armando Broja has enjoyed a breakthrough over the last few months for both club and country after joining Southampton from Chelsea.

The striker has netted four times for Saints this term and three in his last four qualifiers for Albania, meaning he is one for the England defence to watch.

In contrast, England’s forward line have had it tough at club level recently, with Kane failing to score regularly and Sterling struggling for game time, but both of them will be determined to spark their seasons into life.

Kane is 2/1 to break the deadlock while Sterling is 7/2, with Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka and Jack Grealish 6/4, 21/10 and 23/10 to score anytime respectively.

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