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Surplus of storylines in Euro qualifying

The international break is upon us again. Here are five things to watch as qualification for Euro 2016 heads towards a thrilling conclusion.

1. Albania play more than a game, and could get more than a win

The Albanians are aiming to qualify for the first time in their history, but must overcome the weight of political history and the cloud which still hangs over a reverse match that provoked more controversy than any other in this qualification campaign.

A year ago, Albania's trip to Serbia -- their first match against each other in decades -- caught Europe's attention because of a brawl that erupted after a drone flew over the stadium with Albanian motifs, igniting existing political tensions between the countries over Kosovo.