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      England vs Albania live stream FREE: TV channel, kick-off time, team news for World Cup qualifier TONIGHT

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      ENGLAND host Albania tonight as they close in on a World Cup 2022 spot.The Three Lions will be guaranteed of advancing to Qatar with four points in their next two games – although they can secure progression on Friday night with a win over Albania and if Poland fail to beat Andorra.
      Arsenal No 10 Emile Smith Rowe is set to make his debut
      And they will be boosted at Wembley by the debut of Arsenal star Emile Smith Rowe, 21.
      Smith Rowe has carried his fine form into this season, scoring five goals for the Gunners.
      The playmaker revealed how he reacted to the call from Gareth Southgate telling him the news of his call up.
      Smith Rowe said: “It was a great moment for me and my family – I ran downstairs straight away and told my mum.

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      “It was very emotional. They were so proud of me.”
      Smith Rowe admitted he was ‘really nervous’ ahead of his first Three Lions training session and the experience is ‘yet to sink in’.
      He added: “Obviously I play against these guys every week but for England it’s always different.
      “Wearing the same training kit and passing the ball to each other – it’s crazy to be alongside these great players.
      “Harry Kane, captain of England, what he’s done – it’s crazy to be training with him.
      “[Raheem] Sterling as well. I always knew training would be difficult. It still hasn’t sunk in I’m actually here yet.”
      When is England vs Albania?

      England vs Albania takes place on Friday, November 12.
      The match kicks off at 7.45pm.
      Wembley Stadium in London plays host.

      What TV channel and live stream is England vs Albania on?
      England vs Albania will be broadcast live on ITV 1 and the ITV Hub.
      ITV begin their coverage at 7pm.
      Mark Pougatch presents live coverage with Ian Wright, Roy Keane and Jermain Defoe providing the analysis. Sam Matterface and Lee Dixon are on commentary.
      How can I watch England vs Albania for FREE?
      ITV is free-to-air for those in the UK with a valid TV licence.
      What is the team news?
      England look set to experiment with a devastating 4-2-1-3 formation against Albania – with Phil Foden deployed in the No10.
      Gareth Southgate has used a variety of shapes and tactics during his five years in charge.
      The predicted starting XI sees regular No1 Jordan Pickford keep his spot between the sticks.
      In front of him is a standard back four – rather than the three we have often seen under Southgate.
      Kyle Walker and Ben Chilwell are the full-backs either side of John Stones and Harry Maguire.
      Jordan Henderson gets the nod in midfield alongside Kalvin Phillips.
      Phil Foden is set to play the No 10 role
      What are the odds?
      England to win: 1/10
      Draw: 17/2
      Albania to win: 30/1 More

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      How does F1 point scoring work? How many points for a Grand Prix win in Hamilton vs Verstappen title race

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      LEWIS HAMILTON and Max Verstappen are fighting out one of the most spectacular Formula One seasons in living memory.The two drivers are separated by 19 points going into the last four races of the season with the Brazilian Grand Prix taking place next.
      Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton have been fighting out one of the most thrilling F1 seasons everCredit: Rex
      The season has seen casual fans finally switch back on to motorsport after dominant spells from the likes of Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel before him.
      But it can be confusing how the scoring works for each F1 race.
      How does F1 point scoring work?
      Points are awarded on a sliding scale for a Grand Prix victory, with first place taking 25 points and the rest of the field to 10th place scoring.

      1st place – 25 points
      2nd – 18 points
      3rd – 15 points
      4th – 12 points
      5th – 10 points
      6th – 8 points
      7th – 6 points
      8th – 4 points
      9th – 2 points
      10th – 1 point
      11-last – 0 points

      Are F1 points awarded for the fastest lap?
      Yes. Championship points are awarded to the driver with the fastest lap of any Formula One Grand Prix.
      But only if they finish in the top 10 positions of a Grand Prix race.
      This is to avoid a driver who is at the back of the field giving up on winning a race but hanging back in order to set the fastest lap.
      How are points awarded if F1 race is abandoned?
      If a race is abandoned before 75 per cent of the distance has been completed all points are halved.
      This happened in the 2021 season at the Belgian Grand Prix. More

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      What dates will the Premier League STOP for the World Cup and restart in 2022/23?

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      THE Premier League will have a very different look to it next season with the unprecedented winter Qatar World Cup taking place.The Middle East tournament has caused a switch-up of the schedule, and Prem chiefs have now CONFIRMED the full dates.
      The Premier League have confirmed their dates for next year
      What is the Premier League 2022/23 schedule?
      The Premier League starts next season on the weekend of August 6, 2022.
      It will then be played up to November 12-13, before players join up with their international squads from November 14.
      The Premier League will resume on Boxing Day following the World Cup final, which takes place 8 days before on Sunday 18 December.
      The final round of fixtures will be on May 28, 2023, when all games will be played simultaneously, as is tradition.

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      Premier League 2022/23 dates
      August 6, 2022: Premier League starts
      November 12-13: Premier League goes on break
      November 21: World Cup starts
      December 18: World Cup final
      December 26: Premier League resumes
      May 28, 2023: Premier League finishes
      When will the Qatar World Cup take place?
      The World Cup in Qatar is taking place in the winter time to avoid the extreme temperature of the Middle East in the summer.
      It will start on November 21 with the group stage and the final will take place on December 18. More

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      England vs Albania live stream FREE: TV channel, kick-off time, team news for World Cup qualifier

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      ENGLAND host Albania as they close in on a World Cup 2022 spot.The Three Lions will be guaranteed of advancing to Qatar with four points in their next two games – although they can secure progression on Friday night with a win over Albania and if Poland fail to beat Andorra.
      Arsenal No 10 Emile Smith Rowe is set to make his debut
      And they will be boosted at Wembley by the debut of Arsenal star Emile Smith Rowe, 21.
      Smith Rowe has carried his fine form into this season, scoring five goals for the Gunners.
      The playmaker revealed how he reacted to the call from Gareth Southgate telling him the news of his call up.
      Smith Rowe said: “It was a great moment for me and my family – I ran downstairs straight away and told my mum.

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      “It was very emotional. They were so proud of me.”
      Smith Rowe admitted he was ‘really nervous’ ahead of his first Three Lions training session and the experience is ‘yet to sink in’.
      He added: “Obviously I play against these guys every week but for England it’s always different.
      “Wearing the same training kit and passing the ball to each other – it’s crazy to be alongside these great players.
      “Harry Kane, captain of England, what he’s done – it’s crazy to be training with him.
      “[Raheem] Sterling as well. I always knew training would be difficult. It still hasn’t sunk in I’m actually here yet.”
      When is England vs Albania?

      England vs Albania takes place on Friday, November 12.
      The match kicks off at 7.45pm.
      Wembley Stadium in London plays host.

      What TV channel and live stream is England vs Albania on?
      England vs Albania will be broadcast live on ITV 1 and the ITV Hub.
      ITV begin their coverage at 7pm.
      Mark Pougatch presents live coverage with Ian Wright, Roy Keane and Jermain Defoe providing the analysis. Sam Matterface and Lee Dixon are on commentary.
      How can I watch England vs Albania for FREE?
      ITV is free-to-air for those in the UK with a valid TV licence.
      What is the team news?
      Team news to follow…
      What are the odds?
      England to win: 1/10
      Draw: 17/2
      Albania to win: 30/1 More

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      Kid Galahad vs Kiko Martinez: Date, start time, TV channel, live stream and info for Sheffield clash

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      KID GALAHAD defends his IBF world featherweight title this weekend as he takes on Kiko Martinez.The fight will take place in Galahad’s home town of Sheffield at the Fly DSA Arena, his first appearance in front of home fans.
      Kid Galahad is fighting for the first time since beating Jazza Dickens in AugustCredit: The Sun
      However, seasoned Martinez will not make it easy for the Brit.
      With 25 more professional fights to his name than his opponent, the Spaniard’s experience could certainly give him an edge despite being the underdog.
      This is Galahad’s first fight since he beat Jazza Dickens in August, where he became the IBF world featherweight titleholder.
      Galahad has been very confident coming into the fight and has said: “I’m very well seasoned, I can’t see another featherweight who can beat me.”
      When is Galahad vs Martinez?
      The fight takes place on Saturday, November 13 and the event is expected to start at 7pm GMT.
      The ring-walks for the main card will take place at 10pm.
      There will be a full capacity crowd in attendance at the event in Sheffield.
      How can I stream Galahad vs Martinez?

      The event is available to view on the DAZN app from 6pm.
      DAZN subscriptions cost £7.99/month.
      The fight will not be aired on a traditional TV channel, with the service only available on streaming devices including smart TVs.

      Who is on the undercard?

      Kid Galahad vs Kiko Martinez (featherweight)
      Stevi Levi vs Polina Golubeva (featherweight)
      Khalid Ayub vs Stanko Jermelic (light heavyweight)
      Raven Chapman vs Karina Kopinska (super featherweight)
      William Cawley vs Stephen Jackson (bantamweight)
      James Flint vs Dom Hunt (Central Area welterweight title)
      Donte Dixon vs Jordan McCorry (super featherweight)
      Chris Billam-Smith vs Dylan Bregeon (European cruiserweight title)
      Terri Harper vs Alycia Baumgardner (WBC and IBO World super featherweight title)

      What have they said?
      Martinez has praised his opponent going into the fight, saying: “Galahad is a very good boxer and I respect him, but I am very confident in my abilities.”

      He added: “I am excited with this opportunity. To become a world champion in a second weight division is my goal”.
      Galahad is also showing plenty of respect for his competition.
      “We saw how sharp and hungry he looked against Zelfa Barrett recently so with this being his chance to become World Champion again, I’m expecting an even hungrier and sharper version and I will be preparing for exactly that,” he said.
      He also expressed his excitement of being in his home town: “I am beyond excited for this. It will give me a great sense of pride to be making my first World Title defence right here in Sheffield, the city where my boxing journey began with the legend Brendan Ingle.”  More

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      F1 Brazilian Grand Prix: UK start times, live stream, TV channel, race schedule as Sprint returns

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      THE F1 roadshow rolls into Interlagos this week for the Brazilian Grand Prix, and things are looking good for Max Verstappen and Red Bull.The Dutchman, 24, opened up a 19-point lead over Lewis Hamilton in the Drivers’ Championship after winning the Mexican Grand Prix last weekend.
      Max Verstappen leads by 19 points at the top
      And reigning champion Hamilton has admitted time is running out to catch up with Verstappen
      Hamilton, 37, said: “There are still four races to go.
      “But 19 points is a lot of points. And he’s had a lot of wins. If they were to carry that on to the next ones, we will be in trouble.”
      When is the F1 Brazilian Grand Prix?
      The F1 Brazilian Grand Prix takes place from Friday November 12 to Sunday November 14.
      And this time round we get also get the final Sprint Race of the season on Saturday too, were there will be valuable points up for grabs on a bumper weekend.
      Then it’s lights out on Sunday November 14 at 5pm GMT.
      What TV channel and live stream is F1 Brazilian Grand Prix?
      The F1 Brazilian Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1 in the UK.
      Sky Sports F1 will be showing the full weekend schedule.
      What is the race schedule?
      Times in GMT
      Friday November 12
      Practice 1: 3.30pm
      Qualifying: 7pm
      Saturday November 13
      Practice 2: 3pm
      Sprint Race: 7pm
      Sunday November 14
      Race: 5pm More

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      Ireland vs Portugal: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for World Cup 2022 qualifier

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      PORTUGAL travel to Ireland for their World Cup 2022 qualifying clash in Dublin.Cristiano Ronaldo & Co are aiming to reclaim top spot in Group A ahead of Serbia – who are one point above Portugal but have played a game more.
      Cristiano Ronaldo trains with Portugal this week
      The Irish have already been eliminated from advancing from the group and will not be progressing to the Qatar World Cup next year.
      When is Ireland vs Portugal?

      Ireland vs Portugal takes place on Thursday, November 11.
      The game kicks off at 7.45pm.
      Dublin’s AVIVA Stadium plays host.

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      What TV channel and live stream is Ireland vs Portugal on?
      Ireland vs Portugal will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event & Football.
      Sky begin their coverage at 7.30pm.

      What is the Ireland vs Portugal team news?
      Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to lead the line for Portugal as he aims to extend his record as the top international goalscorer in football history.
      Diogo Jota and Bernardo Silva should also feature for the visitors.
      Cardiff City striker James Collins has been ruled out for Ireland, with Bristol City’s Callum O’Dowda replacing him in the squad. More

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      Who has qualified for the World Cup 2022? UEFA group permutations and play-offs explained

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      IT IS the final week in the World Cup European qualifying groups as teams close in on qualification for Qatar next winter.The winners of each group will advance to the Qatar World Cup, with the second-placed team going to the play-offs. Here are the crunch standings…
      Gareth Southgate’s England are on the brink of advancing to Qatar
      Who has qualified for the World Cup 2022?
      Three teams have so far qualified for the World Cup 2022.

      Qatar (as hosts/ had taken part in UEFA Group A)
      Germany (UEFA Group J winners)
      Denmark (UEFA Group F winners)

      What is the state of play?
      Group A
      One of Portugal or Serbia will advance as group winners, with the other consigned to the play-offs.

      Remaining fixtures:
      November 11: Azerbaijan vs Luxembourg (5pm GMT)November 11: Republic of Ireland vs Portugal (7.45pm)November 14: Luxembourg vs Republic of Ireland (7.45pm)November 14: Portugal vs Serbia (7.45pm)
      Group B
      Sweden sit two points clear at the top ahead of Spain, with Greece still in with a chance of advancing too.

      Remaining fixtures:
      November 11: Georgia vs Sweden (5pm)November 11: Greece vs Spain (7.45pm)November 14: Greece vs Kosovo (7.45pm)November 14: Spain vs Sweden (7.45pm)
      Group C
      Italy and Switzerland are battling it out for top spot, level on points with two fixtures to go.
      And the teams meet this week.

      Remaining fixtures:
      November 12: Italy vs Switzerland (7.45pm)November 12: Northern Ireland vs Lithuania (7.45pm)November 15: Northern Ireland vs Italy (7.45pm)November 15: Switzerland vs Bulgaria (7.45pm)
      Group D
      France are closing in on automatic progression to the tournament, while Ukraine, Finland and Bosnia & Herzegovina can all still qualify for the play-offs.

      Remaining fixtures:
      November 13: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Finland (2pm)November 13: France vs Kazakhstan (7.45pm)November 16: Finland vs France -(7.45pm)November 16: Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Ukraine (7.45pm)
      Group E
      It’s all to play for in Group E with Wales still in with a chance of finishing ahead of Belgium who lead by five points with two games to play.

      Remaining fixtures:
      November 13: Wales vs Belarus (7.45pm)November 13: Belgium vs Estonia (7.45pm)November 16: Wales vs Belgium (7.45pm)November 16: Czech Republic vs Estonia (7.45pm)
      Group F
      Denmark are already through as group winners, with Scotland on the brink of securing a play-off place with two fixtures left.

      Remaining fixtures
      November 12: Moldova vs Scotland (5pm)November 12: Austria vs Israel (7.45pm)November 12: Denmark vs Faroe Islands (7.45pm)November 15: Israel vs Faroe Islands (7.45pm)November 15: Scotland vs Denmark (7.45pm)November 15: Austria vs Moldova (7.45pm)
      Group G
      Louis van Gaal’s Holland sit top by two points with two games to go, but can still be caught by Norway and Turkey.

      Remaining fixtures:
      November 13: Norway vs Latvia (5pm)November 13: Turkey vs Gibraltar (6pm)November 13: Montenegro vs Netherlands (7.45pm)November 16: Gibraltar vs Latvia (7.45pm)November 16: Montenegro vs Turkey (7.45pm)November 16: Netherlands vs Norway (7.45pm)
      Group H
      Either Russia or Croatia will go through automatically, with the other through to the play-offs.
      It could all come down to their crunch game in the final run of fixtures.

      Remaining fixtures:
      November 11: Russia vs Cyprus (5pm)November 11: Malta vs Croatia (7.45pm)November 11: Slovakia vs Slovenia (7.45pm)November 14: Malta vs Slovakia (2pm)November 14: Slovenia vs Cyprus (2pm)November 14: Croatia vs Russia (2pm)
      Group I
      England need four points from their last two games to guarantee advancing, though they can do it sooner if they win their next game and Poland drop points.

      Remaining fixtures:
      November 12: Andorra vs Poland (7.45pm)November 12: England vs Albania (7.45pm)November 12: Hungary vs San Marino (7.45pm)November 15: San Marino vs England (7.45pm)November 15: Albania vs Andorra (7.45pm)November 15: Poland vs Hungary (7.45pm)
      Group J
      Germany have already qualified as group winners.
      Romania, North Macedonia, Armenia and Iceland can all still get that crucial second place spot for the play-offs.

      Remaining fixtures:
      November 11: Romania vs Iceland (7.45pm)November 11: Germany vs Liechtenstein (7.45pm)November 14: Armenia vs Germany (5pm)November 14: Liechtenstein vs Romania (5pm)November 14: North Macedonia vs Iceland (5pm)
      How do the play-offs work?
      Joining the 10 second-placed teams in the play-offs are the two highest-ranked teams from the Nations League who have not already qualified or finished in a runners-up spot (currently Wales and Austria).
      The play-off stage sees the 12 teams put into three paths of four teams, with each path consisting of two semi-finals and a final.
      The unprecedented Qatar World Cup takes place from November 21 to December 18, 2022. More