England, as expected thrashed San M

England, as expected thrashed San Marino 5-0 in their opening game of the group. They will have a much stronger opponent in Albania but Gareth Southgate rested key players for the opening game and will have a lot of fresh legs here. The win over San Marino was the team’s third in five matches but second in a row. They have seven wins and seven clean sheets in the last 10 matches which should give them the confidence needed going to this away match. England have failed to score in three of their last 10 matches, but in six of the 10, they’ve scored two or more. Their last two away matches have been against formidable opponents – Denmark and Belgium – and England failed to score a goal, but this one should be manageable. They’ve lost just three of their last 10 away matches but in World Cup qualifiers England have five straight wins and are unbeaten in 22. In their last 33 matches in World Cup qualifiers, England have lost just once.