Lala named as Albania new manager .
The Football Federation revealed that Lala was number one choice and was the only man to be interviewed for the post, which became vacant when De Biasi was sacked.
He has also enjoyed a long international career, making 79 appearances for his country since 1998, the highest in Albania's international history. He has also scored three goals for his country. His first international goal came in March 2003 in a European Qualifying match against Russia in the 79th minute. The match ended 3–1 for Albania and became one of Albania's greatest ever achievements in football. His second goal came just three months later in the 22nd minute of a thrilling 3–2 loss to Switzerland. Lala was the captain of his country's national team, ever since Igli Tare was no longer capped by former manager Otto Baric.