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In a dominant showing, England secured a further triumph against their opponents, with multiple players producing notable performances on the pitch.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to perform in the first half until called into action by an opponent's curled attempt. A sliding tackle on an Albanian attacker highlighted sharp game intelligence. Six out of ten

The debutant Challenged by the opposition's biggest threat through their forward. Started in a central role to begin with but moved wider once a teammate came on. Seven

John Stones Moved forward on the ball, a familiar role in the past. Sometimes was too casual in possession and the tactic abandoned at half-time. 6/10

The tall defender Always dangerous at set pieces, per usual, perhaps is another option to Stones in the backline instead of paired with him. One wayward pass in the second half nearly resulted in a goal from the visitors. 6

Nico O’Reilly Another assured display by the youngster following his initial appearance versus another side. Saka was unable to take the opportunity from a clever backheel behind the Albania defence. The role is his to lose at this stage. Seven

Adam Wharton His first start in an England shirt. A bit loose when playing out but his dangerous corners posed a danger. A handy pace-controller for the coach to have versus defensive opponents. Cautioned after a reckless tackle. Six

Declan Rice Crosses from corners and free-kicks caused problems. Was given freedom to roam in left midfield only to be offside as the pass came in front of goal. Granted a merited break after an hour. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Operated in a forward role down the right while also contributed with the hard yards. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance and scuffed a shot over. Substituted in the closing stages by a teammate, his rival, following a yellow card. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's best chance in the opening period, his effort well saved from the Albanian keeper. With Quansah hanging back, it fell to him to stretch the play down the right side although his balls from the touchline were hit and miss. Substituted with 15 to go. 6

Harry Kane The decisive figure with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals for his country. The opener a trademark poacher’s finish while the second a classy finish with his head after peeling away away from the opposition. Now 32, his form is unwavering with the national team stand a real opportunity next summer with him leading the line. 8

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to make an impact out wide. Had a good opening after being played in by the midfielder yet Strakosha denied him. His replacement produced a bigger effect in his place. Five

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice 63) Was bright and linked up effectively with the striker in a natural spot, 6/10
• Saka (for Eze 63) Failed to convert although his set-piece provided the breakthrough, Six
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Lively when brought on and provided Kane’s second with superb cross to the back post, 7
• Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled at this level, 6
• Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Insufficient minutes to affect things, 6