England might have had more in a high-intensity first half, Harry Kane seeing a shot blocked on the line and debutant Dan Burn going close with a thundering header. Albania, however, posed more trouble after the interval, finding time to work around their opponents press and look to send their wingers flying forward on the counter.

Former England midfielder Paul Merson says Phil Foden and Marcus ‘don’t have too many more chances’ under Thomas Tuchel and could be axed unless their performances drastically improve.

New England boss Thomas Tuchel appeared to criticise Marcus Rashford, who was playing for the Three Lions for the first time since March against Albania on Friday.