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Dobra Could Win Cap - Ipswich Town News

Blues youngster Armando Dobra could win his second U21s cap when Albania take on Andorra in a European Championships qualifier at home in Elbasan this evening.

The 19-year-old made his first appearance for the Albanian U21s in Friday’s 5-1 victory in Austria and picked up an assist.

Albania are currently third in qualification Group 3 with Andorra bottom and England top.

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An unbelievable debut for @armando.dobra! After entering the game in the 53th minute, Ipswich’s talent provides a beautiful assist for Muci to score the momentary 3-0 ⚽️ A big compliment to all the U21’s team 🇦🇱 for this incredible and historical 5-1 win against Austria 👏🏻 #🇦🇱 #albania #albania #albanian #shqiperia #shqipe #shqiptar #shqip #shqiperi #shqiptare #fshf #premierleague #uefa #fifa #ipswich #ipswichtown #ipswichtownfc

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The London-born forward, who qualifies for England and Kosovo as well as Albania, previously won seven U19 caps, scoring once.

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