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Tom Phillips

England vs Albania betting preview including odds, predictions and team news

England will have their chance to secure their place to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar by picking up a win against Albania and if Poland suffer a shock and lose to Andorra.

The Three Lions are huge favourites at 1/10 with Grosvenor Sport to see off third-place Albania who are 30/1 to stun Gareth Southgate's side while a draw is 17/2.

Southgate will be expected to ease past the last two opponents considering the wealth of talent he has at his disposal while Albania will be clinging on at the hope of securing second spot over Poland who sit two points above the Eagles.

The last time these two sides met, England eased to a comfortable 2-0 win in Tirana thanks to goals from Harry Kane and Mason Mount.

One thing the England head coach will be looking into is Harry Kane's form, while the captain has had a tough time at Tottenham Hotspur so far this season, Southgate will be looking at the 2016 World Cup golden boot winner to find his form again with Qatar now a year away.

New boss Antonio Conte could unlock the form he lacked under Nuno Espirito Santo but for now, he has to set an example when called upon this weekend.

Tips

  • Over 3.5 goals - 7/4
  • England to score from a penalty - 3/1

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England's final home match in the qualifying round should be one lined up to be a spectacle rather than one for efficiency and control - which we have seen in the past.

As mentioned before, the Three Lions ran out 2-0 victors away in their last meeting against Albania but now have the chance to go one-step closer to secure their place in next year's World Cup and send out a message that they are a threat in attack too.

Even if they open themselves up to the odd counter attack, it would be great to see England entertain the Wembley crowd which I am sure they will which is why I am backing over 3.5 goals at 7/4 plus England to win and score a penalty at 3/1 too.

Team news

The Three Lions have suffered a setback with Declan Rice, Marcus Rashford and James Ward-Prowse all withdrawing from the squad while Mason Mount had his wisdom teeth remove and Luke Shaw continues to recover from a concussion.

The space left in the squad has allowed Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe to receive his first call-up to the national with San Marino likely to be his debut.

For Albania, they have received a boost with midfielder Endri Cekici returning from suspension while defender Berat Djimsiti suffered a fracture on international duty last month and is not available but Armando Broja has returned to fitness.

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