Jude Bellingham starts and Jarell Quansah makes England debut against Albania

Jude Bellingham starts and Jarell Quansah makes England debut against Albania

Jude Bellingham came in for his first England start since June and Jarell Quansah was given a senior debut as Thomas Tuchel made seven changes for their final World Cup qualifier in Albania.

The Euro 2024 runners-up secured their place at next summer’s tournament with two matches to spare and round off what has been a perfect Group K campaign in Tirana on Sunday evening.

Nico O’Reilly, John Stones, Declan Rice and skipper Harry Kane were the only players to retain their places from Thursday’s 2-0 win against Serbia.

Bellingham started for the first time since June’s friendly loss to Senegal, while Bayer Leverkusen defender Quansah made his long-awaited international debut in Tirana.

Adam Wharton made his first England start and Dean Henderson replaced Jordan Pickford in goal.

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