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Throughout a commanding display, the English national team secured a further victory against their opponents, featuring multiple players delivering notable performances during the match.

Starting XI

The goalkeeper Not a save required during the opening 45 but then tested by an opponent's bent shot. His sliding challenge on Qazim Laci showed excellent anticipation. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Tested by Albania’s primary attacker through Hoxha. Played more centrally to begin with but moved out wide once a teammate entered the fray. Seven

The defender Advanced into midfield when in possession, as he has done before. On occasion was too casual when carrying play with the approach abandoned at half-time. 6/10

Dan Burn A nuisance at set pieces, typically, could serve as an alternative for Stones at the back instead of paired with him. One wayward pass later in the match came close to a goal for Albania. 6/10

The young full-back One more assured performance by the rising star following his debut against another side. Saka was unable to take the opportunity from an exquisite backheel behind their defense. The role is firmly his at this stage. 7

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning in an England shirt. A bit loose when playing out however his whipped deliveries posed a danger. An effective game manager available to the coach to have versus teams who drop deep. Booked after a reckless foul. 6/10

Declan Rice Crosses from dead balls and free kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed room to move in left midfield only to be in an offside position upon receiving in shooting positions. Given a merited rest after an hour. 6/10

The star midfielder Functioned in an advanced spot down the right while also contributed with the hard yards. Displayed flashes of quality and mishit an effort wide. Replaced in the closing stages by Rogers, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. 7/10

The winger Was presented with England’s top opening in the opening period, his strike excellently kept out from the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah holding position, he had to stretch the play out wide but his crosses into the box varied in quality. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6

Harry Kane The match-winner with his 77th and 78th strikes in an England shirt. The first a trademark opportunist's goal while the second a superb headed goal after peeling away from his marker. Now 32, he’s only getting better with the national team are strong contenders in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. Eight

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to get into the game from the left. Was presented with a good opening following a pass by Bellingham however Strakosha made the save. His replacement produced a bigger influence after coming on. 5

Substitutes

• Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp and linked up seamlessly with the striker in a natural spot, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities yet his delivery provided the opener, Six
• Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Energetic when brought on assisting the second goal with superb cross to the far post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable at this level, 6
• Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Not enough time to influence the game, 6