FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) -- England vs Albania

England with six wins and two draws from eight outings so far, England currently hold a three-point lead atop the rankings. While they disappointed in their last qualifying game, stuttering to a 1-1 draw with Hungary, England are still unbeaten in their group and have scored 24 goals while only conceding three in return. Before the draw with Hungary, England got a comprehensive 5-0 thrashing of Andorra.

 

 

 

Albania are still in with a shot of a top-two finish as they occupy third place. After recording their third victory and third clean sheet of Qualifying on the bounce against Hungary, Albania fell 0-1 at home to Poland in the previous round only after conceding a late goal in what was the only shot on target by the Polish team, which made them below their counterparts in the standings. Albania conceded only one goal in the last four World Cup qualifiers.

 

This is the clash between the top two defensive lines in the group. England are under pressure to respond following their disappointing showing against Hungary. Knowing how tough Albania have been to break down recently, expect Albania not to lose by two or more goals difference.