Albania players will receive diplomatic passports in recognition of their achieving a first for the country at a major football tournament on Sunday, reports the London Evening Standard.

Armando Sadiku scored his country's first goal at Euro 2016 to secure a 1-0 victory over Romania that has given Albania a chance of reaching the round of 16.

But regardless of the outcome in the other five groups the Albanian side will be rewarded by their nation for their remarkable achievement.

"They are ambassadors without passports, but the premier will supply [diplomatic] passports to them," Albanian Football Federation president Armand Duka said.