[ALBSA-Info] **** IGLI SETS SIGHTS ON SHOCK ****

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**** IN FOR A NIGHT-TARE ... win will ease war hell *****

        **** IGLI SETS SIGHTS ON SHOCK  ****
                                          By NEIL CUSTIS [The SUN]


ALBANIA are determined to beat England to lift the spirits of their
countrymen.

The war-torn nation is suffering again as ethnic Albanians fight Macedonian
troops on the border between the two countries.

But football provides an escape for the people — and that is why England's
visit on Wednesday has extra significance.

Striker Igli Tare said: "The Albanian people have gone through a lot. Now
there are more problems.

"I go home regularly and know what life is like there. It is my country and
I still love it.

"For them, Wednesday night will not be just a football match but a
celebration, something to take their minds off the troubles.

"As a team, we want to give them something to enjoy, a result against what I
consider one of the greatest nations in world football.

"It will be a great atmosphere. I saw against Germany how much our fans
enjoyed our goal — and we want to give them more to shout about."

The Albanians showed in their 2-0 home win over Greece they are no
pushovers.

They lost 2-1 in Finland but were very unlucky not to get at least a point
out of Saturday's trip to Germany, going down 2-1 to a late goal in
Leverkusen.

As far as World Cup qualifying goes, Albania need a victory to keep their
own hopes alive. And they are warning England not to expect an easy ride.

When the two met in qualfication for Italia 90, England won 5-0 at Wembley
and 2-0 in Albania.

Yet the standard of team England will be facing this time is very different.
Albania's players are now at decent clubs throughout Europe.

Tare added: "This is not the same Albania that met England last time. We are
a better and stronger footballing nation.

"If they saw us against Germany, they will know we should have got a result.
Luck was not with us but will be against England."

Tare, with Brescia in Italy, also wanted to dispel any concerns the England
stars might have about travelling to his country.

He said: "I have heard some do not want to come. But I can tell them there
will be no problem. They will be made very welcome."

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