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In a dominant display, the English national team clinched one more victory against their opponents, featuring multiple players delivering notable displays throughout the game.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save required in the first half before tested by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. His sliding intervention against Qazim Laci showed his reading of the game. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Challenged by Albania’s primary attacker in Hoxha. Played in a central role initially then shifted out wide after a teammate entered the fray. 7

The defender Advanced forward on the ball, something he's known for in the past. At times seemed hesitant on the ball with the approach abandoned after the break. 6

Dan Burn A nuisance at set pieces, typically, could serve as an alternative to Stones at the back as opposed to his partner. A careless pass in the second half came close to a goal for the visitors. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly One more composed showing by the rising star after his first cap against another side. A teammate failed to make the opportunity from a gorgeous backheel over the opposing backline. The left-back spot is firmly his already. Seven

The newcomer A debut start with the national team. Slightly sloppy on the ball though his dangerous corners were a threat. An effective tempo-setter available to the boss to utilize versus defensive opponents. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed foul. 6

Declan Rice Deliveries on corner kicks and set-plays created chances. Enjoyed license to move down the left flank yet found himself offside upon receiving in shooting positions. Granted a deserved break on the hour mark. 6

The star midfielder Played in a high position out wide and put in dirty work. Showed flashes of quality and scuffed an attempt wide. Replaced late on for Rogers, his competition, after being booked. 7

The winger Was presented with England’s top opening before halftime, his strike excellently kept out from Thomas Strakosha. With a teammate holding position, he was forced to provide width out wide although his balls from wide areas varied in quality. Substituted late in the match. Six

Harry Kane The decisive figure with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes at international level. His first a typical close-range tap-in and the second a superb headed goal following a clever run away from the opposition. At 32, he continues to improve and England stand a real opportunity in future competitions with him up top. Eight

The attacker Had difficulty to make an impact out wide. Had a good opening when set up by Bellingham but Strakosha kept it out. Rashford had a greater effect when substituted. Five

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp connecting effectively with Kane in a natural spot, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger 63) Spurned chances but his corner led to the first goal, 6
• Rashford (for Bowen 75) Active when brought on and set up Kane’s second via an excellent ball to the back post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Looks established so soon, 6/10
• Rogers (for the star 84) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6/10