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England starting XI to face Albania 'leaked' hours before Thomas Tuchel's debut

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Updated 13:55 21 Mar 2025 GMTPublished 13:35 21 Mar 2025 GMT

England starting XI to face Albania 'leaked' hours before Thomas Tuchel's debut

Thomas Tuchel takes charge of his first England game tonight.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

England's starting XI to face Albania has been 'leaked' just hours ahead of Thomas Tuchel taking charge of his first game following his appointment.

Tuchel leads England into a new era, having replaced Sir Gareth Southgate, who left his role after last summer's Euro 2024.

Ahead of hosting Albania in their World Cup qualifier at Wembley Stadium, Tuchel has axed three players from his squad.

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And a new report has seemingly revealed the starting XI the German boss will opt for in his first game for the Three Lions.

According to Sami Mokbel, Tuchel is set to name Marc Guehi on the bench, meaning he could hand an international debut to Dan Burn, who received his first England call-up.

Burn, who scored in Newcastle United's Carabao Cup triumph over Liverpool, is in line to start alongside Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa.

Dan Burn could start for England against Albania. Image: Getty
Dan Burn could start for England against Albania. Image: Getty

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A big call to leave Guehi on the bench considering he started five of England's six games at Euro 2024.

But, according to Sky Sports' Rob Dorsett, the Crystal Palace defender is expected to start.

Arsenal starlet Myles Lewis-Skelly could also make his England debut as he appears to be the natural choice at left-back, with Tino Livramento and Levi Colwill also available.

Per Mokbel's report, Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has impressed Tuchel with his 'energy' and 'mobility' in training this week.

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He could start alongside Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice in midfield.

As for England's attack, it's claimed Marcus Rashford is set to start ahead of Morgan Rogers and Anthony Gordon to form a three-man frontline alongside Phil Foden and Harry Kane.

Rashford has starred for Villa since leaving Manchester United during the January transfer window. He has yet to score for his new team but has registered an impressive four assists since joining on loan.

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Dorsett, however, seems to suggest Villa star Rogers could feature from the start.

England's potential XI vs. Albania: Jordan Pickford; Kyle Walker, Ezri Konsa, Dan Burn, Myles Lewis-Skelly; Curtis Jones, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham; Phil Foden, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford.

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: England, Football

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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