Match report

England Defeats Albania 2-0 in World Cup Qualification Europe

Albania
Albania
0–2
FT
England
England
Nov 16, 2025

England demonstrated their dominance in the World Cup Qualification Europe match, defeating Albania 2-0. The victory was secured with two goals from Harry Kane, who capitalized on England's superior play in the second half. Key substitutions and tactical adjustments by England's coach were crucial in maintaining their lead and ensuring the win. Albania, despite early aggression, struggled to maintain their footing as the game progressed.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Albania 0-2 England
  • • Harry Kane scored both goals for England at 74' and 82'
  • • Y. Ramadani received a yellow card for Albania at 15'
  • • A. Wharton and Jude Bellingham both received yellow cards for England at 39' and 80' respectively
  • • England made multiple substitutions including E. Eze, Declan Rice, Jarrod Bowen, and Morgan Rogers

Lineups

Albania

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Strakosha (G)
  • 4 E. Hysaj (D)
  • 18 A. Ismajli (D)
  • 6 B. Djimsiti (D)
  • 17 N. Aliji (D)
  • 20 Y. Ramadani (M)
  • 8 K. Asllani (M)
  • 10 N. Bajrami (M)
  • 14 Q. Laci (M)
  • 21 A. Hoxha (M)
  • 11 M. Uzuni (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 M. Dajsinani
  • 23 S. Simoni
  • 2 I. Balliu
  • 3 K. Cake
  • 5 A. Ajeti
  • 7 R. Manaj
  • 9 J. Asani
  • 13 I. Tuci
  • 15 A. Pajaziti
  • 16 M. Berisha
  • 19 M. Daku
  • 22 A. Broja

England

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 D. Henderson (G)
  • 2 J. Quansah (D)
  • 5 J. Stones (D)
  • 12 D. Burn (D)
  • 18 N. O'Reilly (D)
  • 10 J. Bellingham (M)
  • 16 A. Wharton (M)
  • 4 D. Rice (M)
  • 20 J. Bowen (F)
  • 9 H. Kane (F)
  • 19 E. Eze (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Pickford
  • 22 J. Trafford
  • 3 R. James
  • 6 T. Chalobah
  • 7 B. Saka
  • 8 J. Henderson
  • 11 M. Rashford
  • 14 D. Spence
  • 15 M. Rogers
  • 17 P. Foden
  • 21 E. Anderson
  • 23 A. Scott

Timeline

  1. Albania
    15' Albania Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Ramadani

    Foul

  2. Albania
    26' Albania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Hysaj · On: I. Balliu
  3. England
    39' England Card · Yellow Card
    A. Wharton

    Foul

  4. England
    62' England subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Eze · On: B. Saka
  5. England
    62' England subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Declan Rice · On: P. Foden
  6. England
    74' England Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kane
  7. Albania
    75' Albania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Bajrami · On: A. Broja
  8. England
    75' England subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jarrod Bowen · On: M. Rashford
  9. England
    75' England subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Wharton · On: E. Anderson
  10. England
    80' England Card · Yellow Card
    Jude Bellingham

    Foul

  11. England
    82' England Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kane · Assist: M. Rashford
  12. Albania
    84' Albania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Qazim Laci · On: A. Pajaziti
  13. England
    84' England subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jude Bellingham · On: Morgan Rogers

Match Stats

Stat Albania England
Fouls 9 10
Pass Accuracy 74% 92%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 14
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 286 686
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 3 7
xG 0.60 1.66
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 30% 70%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 211 633
Shots Inside Box 4 10
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Harry Kane's first goal at 74' marked a turning point, giving England the lead and momentum
  • ▸ England's second goal by Kane at 82' solidified their victory and put the match out of reach for Albania