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During a impressive performance, the English national team wrapped up one more victory versus their opponents, featuring multiple players delivering notable displays on the pitch.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Had little to do to perform during the opening 45 but then tested by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. A sliding challenge on an Albanian attacker demonstrated his reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined against the opposition's main danger in Hoxha. Started through the middle to begin with but moved out wide after a teammate was introduced. Seven

The defender Moved up the pitch with the ball at his feet, something he's known for in the past. At times was too casual when carrying play with the tactic was shelved after the break. 6/10

Dan Burn A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, typically, but may be a replacement to Stones in the backline as opposed to alongside him. One wayward distribution after the break almost led to the first goal for Albania. 6/10

The young full-back A further confident performance from the rising star after his debut against Serbia. Saka failed to make the opportunity from a clever backheel behind the Albania defence. The role is his to lose so soon. Seven

The newcomer A debut start with the national team. Slightly sloppy when playing out however his whipped set-pieces were a threat. A useful game manager available to the coach to have versus defensive opponents. Cautioned for a poorly timed challenge. 6

Declan Rice Set-pieces from corners and free kicks created chances. Enjoyed room to roam down the left flank only to be in an offside position as the pass came with a chance to score. Given a well-earned break after an hour. Six

Jude Bellingham Operated in an advanced spot on the right and also did plenty of defensive duties. Showed glimpses of brilliance and scuffed an attempt over. Withdrawn towards the end by Rogers, his rival, following a yellow card. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's top opening of the first half, his effort smartly stopped from the Albanian keeper. As a teammate staying deep, it fell to him to stretch the play out wide although his balls into the box varied in quality. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

Harry Kane The difference-maker netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes in an England shirt. The opener a trademark opportunist's goal and the second an excellent headed goal after peeling away from his marker. Aged 32, he’s only getting better with the national team stand a real opportunity in future competitions with him up top. Eight

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to get into the game out wide. Had a good opening after being played in by Bellingham but the keeper kept it out. Rashford had a greater influence when substituted. 5

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright and combined well with Kane in a natural spot, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances but his corner created the breakthrough, Six
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker 75) Lively after coming on assisting the captain's brace with superb cross to the back post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable at this level, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star 84) Insufficient minutes to affect things, 6