Overview
- England completed qualifying with eight wins, 22 goals scored and none conceded after the 2-0 result against Albania.
- Harry Kane struck twice late to secure the victory, lifting his international tally to 78 goals.
- Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton made his first England start on his third cap, drawing Roy Keane’s on-air claim that he was “a bit soft” and should be more demanding.
- Thomas Tuchel called Wharton’s display “good” and noted that England’s in-game tweaks occasionally left him exposed in midfield.
- Jude Bellingham was withdrawn after a yellow card and reacted angrily, with Tuchel saying he will review the incident as pundit debate over selections, including Myles Lewis-Skelly’s limited minutes at Arsenal, continues.