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During a impressive showing, the English national team secured another triumph against Albania, featuring multiple squad members producing memorable displays throughout the game.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to make before the break until called into action from an opponent's bent shot. One well-timed sliding tackle on an Albanian attacker demonstrated his reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged against the opposition's main danger through Hoxha. Started through the middle early on then shifted to the flank after a teammate entered the fray. Seven

The defender Moved into midfield on the ball, as he has done previously. Sometimes lacked urgency when carrying play and the tactic was shelved at half-time. 6

Dan Burn A nuisance at set pieces, as always, but may be another option for Stones at the back instead of paired with him. A careless ball in the second half almost led to an opener from Albania. Six

Nico O’Reilly Another composed performance by the youngster following his initial appearance versus Serbia. A teammate failed to make the opportunity from a gorgeous flick over the opposing backline. The left-back spot is his to lose so soon. 7

Adam Wharton His first start with the national team. Slightly sloppy on the ball though his whipped set-pieces posed a danger. A handy tempo-setter available to the coach to have against defensive opponents. Cautioned after a reckless challenge. 6/10

Declan Rice Set-pieces on corner kicks and free-kicks caused problems. Had license to move on the left but was offside as the pass came in front of goal. Awarded a well-earned rest around the 60-minute point. 6

The star midfielder Functioned in a forward role on the right and also contributed with dirty work. Demonstrated moments of class and dragged an effort wide. Replaced late on for Rogers, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s top opening in the opening period, his strike excellently kept out by the Albanian keeper. As a teammate hanging back, he was forced to offer an outlet out wide yet his deliveries into the box were inconsistent. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. Six

The captain The decisive figure scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes in an England shirt. His first a typical close-range tap-in and the second a superb finish with his head having drifted away off his defender. Aged 32, he continues to improve with the national team stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. 8

The attacker Had difficulty to make an impact from the left. Had a decent opportunity when set up by the midfielder but the keeper made the save. His replacement had a greater effect after coming on. 5

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Was bright and combined well with Kane in a natural spot, 6/10
• Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities but his corner provided the first goal, Six
• Rashford (for the attacker 75) Lively after coming on assisting Kane’s second with superb cross to the far post, 7
• Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Seems settled so soon, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to influence the game, Six