Overview
- Harry Kane scored both goals in Tirana as England beat Albania 2-0 to complete qualifying with eight wins, 22 scored and none conceded.
- Jude Bellingham started, produced a widely praised through ball to Eberechi Eze, missed chances, was booked and was replaced by Morgan Rogers around the 84th minute.
- Thomas Tuchel defended the substitution, said the decision stood because Bellingham was on a yellow card, and noted he would review the player’s visible frustration.
- Tuchel reiterated his emphasis on standards and the collective, saying England will not alter decisions due to arm‑waving, while pundits lauded Bellingham’s creativity.
- The episode feeds a continuing selection debate for the No.10 role after Bellingham’s earlier omissions, with England not scheduled to play again until March.