Match previews

ENGLAND head to Albania for the second game of their World Cup 2022 qualifiers.The Three Lions kicked off their campaign in style on Thursday night with a 5-0 win over European minnows San Marino.
Ollie Watkins scored a last-minute debut goal for England as they beat San Marino 5-0Credit: Reuters
Gareth Southgate’s men can expect sterner opposition when they make the 2,000-mile roundtrip to Albania on Sunday.
Here’s all you need to know about the next match in England’s journey to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
What time does Albania vs England kick off?

The World Cup qualifier kicks off at 5pm UK time on Saturday, March 28.
The match will take place at Arena Kombetare in Tirana.
The two teams are in Group I of Uefa’s World Cup 2022 qualifiers.

What channel is Albania vs England on and can it be streamed?

Albania vs England will be shown live on ITV on Sunday, March 28,
Coverage starts at 4:10pm and the match kicking off at 5pm.
The game will also be streamed live on the ITV Hub.

Who else are in England’s group?
Joining England and Albania in their World Cup qualifying group are Poland, Hungary, Andorra and San Marino.
Hungary and Poland played out an entertaining 3-3 draw in Budapest on Thursday, with a late goal from star striker Robert Lewandowski ensuring the Poles went home with a point.
England’s opponents on Sunday evening got their campaign off to a winning start after they beat Andorra 1-0 away from home.

What can we expect from the hosts?
Albania is ranked 66th in the men’s FIFA World Rankings and finished top of their Nations League group last year.
Albania beat Andorra 1-0 in their first World Cup qualifierCredit: Reuters
The team are managed by veteran Italian manager Edoardo Reja, who has been in charge of the national team since 2019.
Their squad features talented centre-back Marash Kumbulla who plays for Roma in Serie A, Napoli right-back Elseid Hysaj and Chelsea youngster Armando Broja.
England have won all four of their previous encounters with Albania, with the last match played between the two nations taking place in September 2001 when England ran out 2-0 winners.

What is the team news?
Harry Kane was rested in the victory over San Marino on Thursday night and Gareth Southgate is likely to restore the England captain to the starting XI in Tirana.
Harry Maguire, Declan Rice and Phil Foden all started the Wembley win on the bench and will be hoping to start England’s second Group I game from the off. More

WALES take on Mexico in their next clash during the international break, and it promises to be a cracker. The Welsh will look to get a win under their belt after a 3-1 loss in Belgium as they head into a six-pointer against Czech Republic.
Wales are up against Mexico on Saturday in CardiffCredit: PA
What time does Wales vs Mexico kick off?

Wales’ home game with Mexico will get underway from 7.45pm UK time on Saturday, March 27.
The clash will take place at the Cardiff City Stadium in Wales’ capital.
There will be no fans in attendance at the game because of coronavirus restrictions.

What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

Wales’ friendly clash with Mexico will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
You can live stream the game from the Sky Go or NOW TV app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

Team news
Wales will be without Aaron Ramsey, Ben Davies and Joe Allen as they’re all injured.
Chris Gunter should start to nab his 100th cap in a Wales shirt.
Raul Jimenez can’t play because of his head injury but Inter Milan star Hirving Lozano should come into the side.
Odds

Wales – 3/1
Draw – 5/2
Mexico 4/5

*Odds courtesy of Paddy Power and correct at time of publication. More

PORTUGAL take on Serbia in their second World Cup 2022 qualifying clash. Cristiano Ronaldo and co. will be itching to make it to the Qatar showpiece next year and got off to a winning start when they beat Azerbaijan earlier this week.
Portugal take on Serbia this weekend in BelgradeCredit: Reuters
But it’s the Serbs who are top of the group after the opening game, with a stunning Aleksandar Mitrovic lob helping them to a 3-2 win over Ireland.
What time does Serbia vs Portugal kick-off?

Serbia’s clash with Portugal will get going from 7.45pm UK time on Saturday, March 27.
The game will take place at the Rajko Mitic Stadium in Belgrade where Red Star play their games.
There will be no fans in attendance because of coronavirus restrictions.

What channel Serbia vs Portugal on and can I live stream it?

Portugal’s visit to Serbia will be shown live on the Sky Sports Red Button.
You can live stream the clash from the Sky Sports app, which is available for download onto your mobile and tablet device.
Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action with a Now TV Day Pass.

Team news
For Serbia, Aleksandr Mitrovic is expected to start after his starring role against Ireland earlier this week.
Dusan Tadic is also expected to feature as he was on hand with the assists for Mitrovic’s brace.
Portugal can expect Ronaldo to start, with Joao Felix and Diogo Jota likely to be in the first XI too.
Bruno Fernandes came on at half time against Azerbaijan so could also get the nod to start in Belgrade.
Odds

Serbia – 7/2
Draw – 27/10
Portugal – 4/6

*Odds courtesy of Paddy Power and correct at time of publication. More

IT’S all change for Germany as they get their World Cup qualifying campaign underway against Iceland.Joachim Low has announced that he will step down after Euro 2020 as a new generation of players come through the ranks.
Joachim Low will leave his job as Germany manager after 15 years this summerCredit: AP
But the German coach of 15 years is still in charge for the time being and will want a dramatic improvement on his side’s 6-0 loss to Spain last time out.
Iceland showed they were capable of springing a surprise at Euro 2016 but failed to qualify for this summer’s tournament after losing their play-off final 2-1 in Hungary.
Romania, North Macedonia, Armenia and Lichtenstein are the other teams in this group with first place qualifying automatically and second entering a four-team play-off tournament.
What time does Germany vs Iceland kick off?

Germany take on Iceland on Thursday, March 25.
The match kicks off at 7.45pm in the UK and Iceland – 8.45pm in Germany.
It will be held at the MSV Arena in Duisburg.
The sides last met in 2003 when Germany were 3-0 winners in Hamburg on their way to Euro 2004 qualification.

What TV channel is Germany vs Iceland on and can I live stream it?

Germany vs Iceland is live on Sky Sports Premier League.
Coverage commences at 7.40pm – five minutes before kick-off.
To stream the game live, head to the Sky Go app.
Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action with a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.

Team news
Joshua Kimmich has been included in the Germany squad but missed Bayern Munich’s win over Stuttgart at the weekend through illness.
Meanwhile 18-year-old Jamal Musiala has replaced his Bayern team-mate Thomas Muller in the national squad.
Niklas Sule and Robin Gosens have both been ruled out through injury meaning Lukas Klostermann and Marcel Halstenberg could deputise.
Gylfi Sigurdsson will not take part in this international week for Iceland with his wife expecting the birth of their first child.
The experienced Emil Halfredsson and Alfred Finnbogason are also out injured.
Latest odds
Germany 1/9
Draw 13/2
Iceland 25/1 More

IT’S a sunshine derby as Spain host Greece in World Cup qualifying.The Spaniards are in rude health under Luis Enrique having eased through to Euro 2020 and qualified for the Nations League finals with a 6-0 win over Germany.
Spain crushed Germany in their last outingCredit: Getty
Greece will have to be at their best to get anything from the game after falling well short of qualifying for Euro 2020 as Italy and Finland progressed from their group.
What time does Spain vs Greece kick off?

Spain vs Greece takes place on Thursday, March 25.
Spain vs Greece kicks off at 7.45pm UK time – 8.45pm in Spain and 9.45pm in Greece.
It will be played at Los Carmenes in Granada.
Last time the sides met, Ruben de la Red and Daniel Giuza netted as Spain ran out 2-1 winners in Euro 2008.

What TV channel is Spain vs Greece on and can I live stream it?

Spain vs Greece is live on the Sky Sports Red Button.
To stream the game live, head to your Sky Go account.
Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action with a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.

Team news
Brighton’s Robert Sanchez has replaced Chelsea flop Kepa in the Spain squad but David de Gea is expected to keep hold of the number one jersey.
Sergio Ramos has made it into the squad despite injury worries while Barcelona youngster Pedri has been called up for the first time.
Arsenal’s Konstantinos Mavropanos has been called up to the Greece squad for the first time after impressing on loan at Stuttgart.
Latest odds
Spain 2/15
Draw 11/2
Greece 20/1 More

SCOTLAND are in buoyant mood as they get their World Cup qualifying campaign underway at home to Austria.In November, the Scots booked their place at Euro 2020 – their first tournament since 1998 – with an epic penalty shootout win in Serbia.
Scotland are looking to make it to the World Cup after their successful qualification for the EurosCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Austria are likely to be among Scotland’s toughest World Cup qualifying opponentsCredit: EPA
But their opponents will be a tough proposition have eased through their Euro qualifying group in second spot.
Denmark, Israel, the Faroe Islands and Malta are the other teams who will feature in this qualifying group.
The top team will qualify for the World Cup while the runners-up will enter a four-team play-off tournament.
What time does Scotland vs Austria kick off?

Scotland vs Austria takes place on Thursday, March 25.
The match kicks off at 7.45pm.
It will be held at Hampden Park.
Last time the two sides met in an official match was back in 1997 when Kevin Gallagher netted twice as Scotland were 2-0 winners and went on to qualify for World Cup 98.

What TV channel is Scotland vs Austria on and can I live stream it?

Scotland vs Austria is live on Sky Sports Main Event.
Coverage commences at 7pm – 45 minutes before kick-off.
To stream the game live, head to Sky Go.
Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action live with a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.

Team news
Scotland have a decision to make on penalty hero David Marshall with the goalkeeper only recently having recovered from injury.
Ryan Jack has withdrawn from the squad meaning Scott McTominay could move to his traditional role in midfield with Scott McKenna starting in defence.
Che Adams has joined the Scotland squad for the first time but Lyndon Dykes and Ollie McBurnie are both more likely to start up front.
Marko Arnautovic has not been picked for the Austria squad while Julian Baumgartlinger is out injured. More

NORTHERN IRELAND are looking to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1986, but they could hardly have been handed a more difficult start to their campaign.A trip to Parma is first up to play an Italy side who won every single one of their Euro 2020 qualifiers.
Italy head into World Cup qualifying in excellent formCredit: Getty
Northern Ireland were edged out by Slovakia in their bid for a Euro 2020 spotCredit: Sportsfile
The Northern Irish meanwhile fell at the final hurdle of Euro qualifying, losing 2-1 after extra time at home to Slovakia in the play-off final.
Switzerland, Bulgaria and Lithuania are the other teams in World Cup qualifying Group C.
What time does Italy vs Northern Ireland kick off?

Italy take on Northern Ireland on Thursday, March 25.
The match kicks off at 7.45pm.
It will be held at the Ennio Tardini Stadium, Parma.
The two sides last met in 2011 when hosts Italy ran out 3-0 winners in Euro 2012 qualifying.

What TV channel is Italy vs Northern Ireland on and can I live stream it?

Italy vs Northern Ireland is live on Sky Sports Football.
Coverage commences at 7pm – 45 minutes before kick-off.
To stream the game live, head to Sky Go.
Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action with a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99

Team news
Defender Alessandro Bastoni and midfielders Stefano Sensi and Nicolo Barella are doubts for Italy while Bryan Cristante is out.
Gian Marco Ferrari, Rafael Toloi and Matteo Ricci could all be in line for debuts.
Conor Washington is ruled out for Northern Ireland, who have no further injury worries.
Latest odds
Italy 1/7
Draw 11/2
Northern Ireland 20/1 More