England vs Albania 2021: TV coverage of football World Cup qualifier - channel, live stream and kick off time

England and Albania first met for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in March with the fixture taking place in March in Albania. The match saw England win 2-0 thanks to goals from England captain Harry Kane and Mason Mount.

The Three Lions are currently sitting at the top of Group I and need four points from the next two games in order to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Albania are currently unlikely to head straight through to the World Cup but will need to win the next two matches if they are to make it into the second round of qualifying stages.

Out of their eight matches, England have won six and drawn two, drawing their most recent fixture against Hungary in Wembley. Albania have won five of their fixtures, losing three and lost their last match to Poland 1-0.

Here is all you need to know about the England’s upcoming fixture against Albania

When is the England vs Albania match?

England will play Albania on Friday 12 November 2021.

What time is kick off for England vs Albania?

The match between England and Albania will kick off at 7.45pm GMT

Where is the England vs Albania match taking place?

England will host the match at Wembley Stadium, London.

How to watch England vs Albania

The match will be available to watch on ITV and can be live streamed through the ITV Hub.

Coverage on ITV will begin at 7pm GMT.

Sky Sports will show highlights of the match on their website and through their app. BBC Sport will also show short highlight clips of the match.

What is the team news?

England recently announced their November squad for the final two matches in Group I of the World Cup qualifying matches.

Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford had been brought back into the squad following his recovery from an operation on his shoulder. However, the forward has since withdrawn from the squad due to illness.

He started Manchester Utd’s 2-0 home defeat to Manchester City on the bench and was then unable to train on Thursday and Friday because of his illness.

The 23-year-old is also yet to complete a full 90 minutes since returning from injury.

Fellow Manchester United player Luke Shaw is also currently in doubt as to whether he will be available for Friday’s match due to sustaining a head injury in the Reds match against their closest rivals on Saturday.

He is currently being monitored by club medical staff.

Chelsea striker and midfielder Mason Mount is also yet to confirm whether he will be playing in Friday’s fixture due to dental surgery.

As a result of the confirmed injuries and absentees in the England camp, Arsenal’s Emile Smith Rowe has been called up to the senior squad for the first time.

The 21-year-old joined the England training session on Monday at St George’s Park and will be part of the squad facing Albania Friday and will likely travel to San Marino for the fixture on Monday.

Possible lineups:

England : Jordan Pickford, Ben Chilwell, Tyron Mings, John Stones, Kyle Walker, Declan Rice, Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham, Jack Grealish, Raheem Sterling, Harry Kane

Albania: etrit Berisha, Lorenc Trashi, Frederic Veseli, Marash Kumbulla, Ardian Ismajli, Elseid Hysaj, Ylber Ramadani, Keidi Bare, Myrto Uzuni, Odise Roshi, Rey Manaj

England v Albania match predictions

England have played Albania five times since 1989 and have won each time. Their greatest win came in April 1989 when they beat the Albanians 5-0. Each match has come in a FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture.

England and Albania’s first leg match in March 2021 resulted in a 0-2 win for England and with the home advantage this time around, it is highly likely a similar result will be seen.

England to win: 2/17

Draw: 15/2

Albania to win: 30/1

Odds courtesy of Betfair betting. 

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