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In a impressive display, England secured one more triumph versus Albania, featuring multiple squad members delivering memorable performances throughout the game.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Had little to do to make during the opening 45 until called into action by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. His sliding tackle on Qazim Laci showed excellent reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Tested against the opposition's main danger in their forward. Played through the middle initially later drifted out wide after Saka came on. 7

The defender Pushed up the pitch on the ball, a familiar role in the past. On occasion was too casual on the ball with the approach abandoned after the break. Six

Dan Burn Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, per usual, could serve as an alternative for Stones at the back as opposed to his partner. One wayward ball after the break came close to an opener for the visitors. 6/10

The young full-back One more assured performance by the 20-year-old following his debut versus another side. Saka did not capitalize on the opportunity from a clever flick behind the opposing backline. The role is his to lose so soon. Seven

The newcomer A debut start for his country. A bit careless on the ball though his inswinging set-pieces posed a danger. An effective tempo-setter available to the coach to utilize versus defensive opponents. Shown a yellow after a reckless tackle. 6

The midfielder Deliveries on corner kicks and free-kicks were dangerous. Had license to drift on the left only to be in an offside position when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Given a merited break around the 60-minute point. 6

The star midfielder Operated in a high spot on the right while also did plenty of defensive duties. Showed moments of class and dragged an effort over. Substituted in the closing stages by Rogers, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. Seven

The winger Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity before halftime, his strike excellently kept out from Thomas Strakosha. As Quansah staying deep, he had to provide width on the right but his crosses into the box were hit and miss. Taken off with 15 to go. 6/10

Harry Kane The difference-maker scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes in an England shirt. The first a classic poacher’s finish and the second an excellent header having drifted away off his defender. At 32, he continues to improve and England stand a real opportunity next summer when he's in the team. Eight

Eberechi Eze Struggled to influence play out wide. Had a good opening after being played in by Bellingham however Strakosha denied him. Rashford made much more of influence after coming on. Five

Substitutes

• Foden (for a teammate 63) Was bright and linked up seamlessly with the striker in a natural spot, 6/10
• Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances although his set-piece created the first goal, 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen 75) Energetic after coming on and provided Kane’s second with superb cross to the back post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable already, 6/10
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to make an impact, 6/10