Albania

Ryan Giggs Wales ended 2018 with back-to-back defeats as Albania earned a 1-0 victory in Chris Gunter's landmark appearance.

Mario Balotelli Mario Balotelli and Stephan El Shaarawy have been recalled to the Italian national team for next week's Euro 2016 qualifier against Croatia.

Besart Berisha Having Lorik Cana back from a ban for their Romania showdown has been welcomed by Albania's coach and goalkeeper.

Giovanni De Biasi Albania boss Gianni De Biasi is hoping his team can score the goals against Romania to secure them a place in the last 16.

Antoine Griezmann Didier Deschamps says there are plenty of reasons why Paul Pogba has struggled for consistency when playing for France.

Răzvan Raţ There was no attempt by Romania's coach Anghel Iordanescu to hide the significance of their opportunity to progress at Euro 2016.

Germany Germany, Belgium and Switzerland sealed their places at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Friday's European qualifying action.

Romania and Albania face the prospect of elimination from Euro 2016 and Florin Andone made no attempt to hide the importance of their match.

Lorik Cana Armando Sadiku's goal lifted Albania to their first win at a major tournament in an historic match for the Balkan state.

Gianluigi Buffon Goals in either half from Daniele De Rossi and Ciro Immobile allowed Gianluigi Buffon and Italy to cruise past Albania in Palermo.