Overview
- Jude Bellingham is restored to the starting XI after coming off the bench against Serbia.
- Thomas Tuchel rotates heavily with seven changes from the midweek win to prioritize assessment over continuity.
- Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah makes his senior England debut in the back line.
- Adam Wharton earns his first England start in midfield as Dean Henderson starts in goal ahead of Jordan Pickford.
- Harry Kane leads the attack with Jarrod Bowen and Eberechi Eze, while Dan Burn and Nico O’Reilly are named in defense for the Tirana match that closes England’s 2025 schedule.