Summary

  • Chris Gunter becomes Wales' most capped player with 93 caps

  • Wales missed out on Nations League promotion against Denmark last Friday

  • Albania were relegated from Nations League Group C1 after finishing behind Israel and Scotland

Live Reporting

Ceri Coleman-Phillips and Philip Marsh

  1. Albania 0-0 Wales

    Harry Wilson takes advantage of Gareth Bale's absence and lines up a free kick... but his effort is wide.

  2. Albania 0-0 Wales

    Sam Vokes has a first sniff at goal, latching onto a cross from Daniel James, but his headed effort goes over the bar.

  3. He wants to run

    Albania 0-0 Wales

    Kevin Ratcliffe
    Former Wales captain on BBC Radio Wales

    The first thing Daniel James wants to do when he gets the ball is run. That's his instinct. He's an exciting player, one to watch tonight.

  4. It's not just a big night for Chris Gunter, Andy King wins his 50th cap for Wales.

    Andy KingHuw Evans Picture Agency

  5. KICK-OFF

  6. Fans are going to have to sing up for the anthems in what's a largely empty Elbasan Arena.

  7. Can we have some Dua Lipa please?

    Albania v Wales (19:00 GMT)

    Dafydd Pritchard
    BBC Sport Wales in Elbasan

    You'll see from my earlier picture of Elbasan Arena that this little ground has a few blocks of flats overlooking it.

    Well, unless the Albanian Football Association want a noise complaint from the neighbours, they need to turn their PA system down.

    I don't mind Ariana Grande but 'Side to Side' is being played at an absolutely deafening volume here.

    It's not the most patriotic choice from the Albanians. They could have gone for Dua Lipa or Rita Ora, both of whom have parents from Albania.

  8. The most recent meeting between the two sides ended in a 1-1 draw on 15th November 1995.

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  10. Neville Southall

    Former Wales goalkeeper on BBC Radio Wales

    I'm absolutely delighted that a player like Chris has got the record. If you play that length of time you have longevity, you have consistency and you have talent.

    He's one of those people that if you're a manager you mark 9/10 before you start the game.

    That's the mark of a great player who you never hear nothing about, he doesn't cause any trouble, he's just a modern professional.

    He'll be proud tonight, but if I was him I'd be looking at 100 plus (caps).

    Neville SouthallGetty Images

  11. Playing for Wales "means the world"

  12. I bet Gunter's super fans in China are pleased!

  13. Record breaker!

    Wales captain Chris Gunter will surpass Neville Southall to win a record 93rd Wales cap tonight.

    Chris GunterGetty Images

  14. Team news

    Albania v Wales (19:00 GMT)

    Dafydd Pritchard
    BBC Sport Wales in Elbasan

    Wales manager Ryan Giggs makes eight changes from Friday’s 2-1 Nations League defeat against Denmark. Chris Gunter captains the side as he makes his record-breaking 93rd appearance for Wales, while there are debuts for Anderlecht defender James Lawrence and Swansea City winger Daniel James. Connor Roberts, Joe Allen and David Brooks are the only players to keep their places from Friday’s match against Denmark.

    Wales XI: Ward; C Roberts, Lockyer, J Lawrence, Gunter; King, Allen; Brooks, Wilson, James; Vokes.

    Albania boss Christian Panucci, the former Italy defender, makes five changes from Saturday’s 4-0 thrashing at home by Scotland. Among those keeping their places are Mergim Mavraj, who was sent off against the Scots, and Taulant Xhaka, brother of Arsenal and Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka.

    Albania XI: Berisha; Ismajli, Mavraj, Veseli; Uzuni, Lila, Xhaka, Basha, Hysaj; Uzuni, Grezda.

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  16. Respite from the rain

    Albania v Wales (19:00 GMT)

    Dafydd Pritchard
    BBC Sport Wales in Elbasan

    The rain in Tirana, Albania's capital city, has been torrential today.

    Luckily for Wales and their estimated 1,500 travelling fans, their friendly against Albania is being played in Elbasan, around an hour's drive from Tirana.

    It's dry here and just as well - Elbasan Arena is largely uncovered, so Wales' fans will be hoping the rain stays away.

    Elbasan ArenaBBC Sport

    Elbasan Arena

  17. Hello and welcome

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