England vs Albania team news and lineup: Marcus Rashford, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Dan Burn start in Thomas Tuchel's first XI

Published on Mar 21, 2025

Marcus Rashford, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Dan Burn were all handed starts in Thomas Tuchel's first England starting lineup for Friday's World Cup qualifier against Albania.

On loan at Aston Villa from Manchester United, Rashford is handed his first cap for a year. The 27-year-old last appeared for the Three Lions in March 2024 against Brazil.

Arsenal left-back Lewis-Skelly earns his first start after receiving his maiden call-up to the national team. Burn, also in his first England squad, starts at Wembley days after lifting the Carabao Cup at the same venue to end Newcastle's 70-year wait for domestic silverware.

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England's starting lineup to face Albania

Pickford, Walker, Konsa, Burn, Lewis-Skelly, Rice, Bellingham, Jones, Foden, Rashford, Kane

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