World Cup 1990 Qualifiers : England beats Albania 5-0
LONDON, Apr. 26, 1989 (AMP) — Italy 90 (European Qualifiers) : England defeated Albania by a big score of 5-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1990 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the English top of Group 2 with 5 points. Albania is bottom with no points. In their next game, England will meet third-placed Poland on June 3, while Albania will face Sweden.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
England at the World Cup
- 1 title (1966)
- 8 appearances (first in 1950)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
- Statistics: Champions (1966)
Albania at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
England
5:0
Albania
5:0 (2:0)
- 26 April 1989
- London
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| England | 5 |
 Sweden | 3 |
 Poland | 2 |
| Albania | 0 |
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