Overview
- England beat Albania 2-0 in Tirana as Harry Kane scored twice to complete an eight-win, eight-clean-sheet qualifying campaign.
- Jude Bellingham made his first England start since June, was booked in the 80th minute, and was replaced by Morgan Rogers in the 84th.
- Television footage showed Bellingham throwing his arms up in frustration at the substitution before he left the pitch and shook Tuchel’s hand.
- Tuchel said “behaviour is key,” insisted players must accept and respect decisions, cited the yellow card as a factor, and said he will review the reaction.
- The episode renews scrutiny of the Tuchel–Bellingham dynamic and the No. 10 selection battle with Rogers, with the World Cup draw on December 5 and March friendlies to follow.