England vs Albania: Tips, predictions and bet builder as Thomas Tuchel era begins

England's pursuit of World Cup glory begins and so does the Thomas Tuchel era, with the Champions League winning manager getting his first taste of international football under the arch. 

There were eyebrows raised across all four corners of the country when the German announced his squad, with the return of Jordan Henderson and the call-up of Dan Burn among the surprises.

These games have often been routine victories in the past for England and they'll be hoping for the same on Friday night. 

We have tips and predictions for you to feast your eyes upon below. 

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(All odds are correct at the time of article publication)

 

England vs Albania bet builder

England to win to nil

Harry Kane anytime goalscorer

Over 2.5 goals

Anthony Gordon 2+ shots

 

England to win to nil

Tuchel couldn't have asked for an easier qualifying group on paper. The Three Lions will take on Serbia, Latvia, Andorra and this game's opponents Albania, as they look to book their spot at next year's World Cup. 

Usually these qualifiers are a formality for England, they have reached every major tournament since Euro 2008 and their record is impeccable against Albania, winning all six of their clashes and conceding just one goal in the process. 

England to win to nil looks a good option for this clash. 

 

Harry Kane anytime goalscorer

England's record goalscorer has an excellent record in qualifiers, with 40 of his 69 international goals coming in them. 

Also, he is reuniting with Tuchel after the German coached him during his first season at Bayern Munich and during that season Kane scored 44 goals in 45 games across all competitions. 

Kane to rekindle his good relationship with Tuchel and score in the German's first game in charge of England is our banker for this clash. 

 

Over 2.5 goals

We expect England to rack up the goals in this match, with the squad boasting a plethora of attacking talent. 

They have scored 19 goals in their six games played against Albania, an average of over three per game and the last time the two sides met, the Three Lions won 5-0. 

Over 2.5 goals seems like a worthwhile bet. 

 

Anthony Gordon 2+ shots

Anthony Gordon is a player who has been in the headlines for the wrong reasons in recent weeks, but the Newcastle winger will be coming into this one fresh, having missed the last two games for his club. 

Since the Euros, Gordon has established himself as a key part of the England squad, scoring his first goal for his country in the 5-0 win over the Republic of Ireland in November. 

Gordon to have at least two shots seems to be a good addition to your bet builder.

 

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