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England See Off Albania As Myles Lewis-Skelly And Harry Kane Secure Winning Start

Thomas Tuchel바카라™s England reign began with a confident 2-0 victory over Albania in their opening World Cup qualifier at Wembley. Myles Lewis-Skelly eased early nerves with a composed finish in the 20th minute, becoming England바카라™s youngest-ever goal scoring debutant on his senior debut. The Three Lions controlled proceedings, and captain Harry Kane sealed the win late in the second half with a superb touch and finish. The result hands England a strong start in Group K, securing three points to kick off their qualifying campaign.

Albania England WCup Soccer
England Albania WCup Soccer | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

England's Harry Kane and his teammates applaud to fans at the end of a World Cup qualifying soccer match between England and Albania at Wembley stadium in London.

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England Albania WCup Soccer
Albania England WCup Soccer | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

England's Harry Kane, right, scores his side's second goal during a World Cup qualifying soccer match between England and Albania at Wembley stadium in London.

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England Albania World Cup Soccer | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

England's Myles Lewis-Kelly is tackled by Albania's Jasir Asani during a World Cup qualifying soccer match between England and Albania at Wembley stadium in London.

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England Albania World Cup Soccer | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

England's Jarrod Bowen challenges for the ball with Albania's Berat Djimsiti during a World Cup qualifying soccer match between England and Albania at Wembley stadium in London.

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Albania England World Cup Soccer qualifying Match
England Albania World Cup Soccer qualifying Match | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

Albania goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha saves on a header of England's Jude Bellingham during a World Cup qualifying soccer match between England and Albania at Wembley stadium in London.

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England Albania World Cup Soccer qualifying Match
Albania England World Cup Soccer qualifying Match | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

England's Harry Kane heads the ball during a World Cup qualifying soccer match between England and Albania at Wembley stadium in London.

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England vs Albania | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

England's Myles Lewis-Kelly celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during a World Cup qualifying soccer match between England and Albania at Wembley stadium in London.

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England vs Albania
Albania vs England | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

England's Phil Foden, right, challenges for the ball with Albania's Naser Aliji during a World Cup qualifying soccer match between England and Albania at Wembley stadium in London.

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Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

England's Harry Kane jumps over Albania goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha during a World Cup qualifying soccer match between England and Albania at Wembley stadium in London.

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WCup Soccer qualifying Match: England vs Albania
WCup Soccer qualifying Match: Albania vs England | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

Spectators display a welcome banner for England coach Thomas Tuchel during a World Cup qualifying soccer match between England and Albania at Wembley stadium in London.

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