"England rounded off a spotless World Cup 2026 qualification with a 2-0 win against Albania in Tirana. It was the conclusion of a group campaign in which England won all eight of their fixtures without conceding a single goal, taking them into their World Cup preparations on a high. Tuchel reintroduced Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham after he missed out on the squad in October after an injury lay-off and was named on the bench behind Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers against Serbia on Thursday."
"The 22-year-old was visibly displeased to be withdrawn. He doesn't like it, said Tuchel in his post-match interview with ITV Football reporter Gabriel Clarke. Nobody likes it. That's how it is. Morgan didn't like it to be out and didn't even deserve to be out. It was the decision. Jude was also on a yellow card and we made the decision before the second goal, and the decision stands."
England finished World Cup 2026 qualifying with a 2-0 win over Albania in Tirana, completing the group with eight wins and no goals conceded. Thomas Tuchel reintroduced Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham after an injury lay-off; Bellingham came on before being replaced by Morgan Rogers following Harry Kane's second goal. Bellingham appeared displeased at the substitution and had received a yellow card, which influenced the decision to avoid a potential suspension. Tuchel emphasized the need to avoid a red card suspension at the World Cup. Morgan Rogers provides a viable backup option, while England struggled to break down a stubborn Albanian defence.
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