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Throughout a commanding showing, England secured one more win versus Albania, featuring multiple players turning in memorable displays on the pitch.

First-choice Lineup

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested to perform during the opening 45 before called into action from an opponent's curled attempt. His sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker showed sharp game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined against the opposition's primary attacker in Hoxha. Started in a central role early on later drifted to the flank after Saka came on. Seven

The defender Advanced up the pitch when in possession, a familiar role previously. Sometimes lacked urgency when carrying play and the experiment abandoned by the interval. Six

The tall defender A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, per usual, could serve as another option to Stones in defense rather than alongside him. One wayward pass later in the match came close to the first goal from the visitors. 6

The young full-back Another composed performance from the rising star following his first cap against Serbia. A teammate was unable to take full advantage of a clever flick over the Albania defence. The role looks secure at this stage. 7/10

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning with the national team. Slightly careless in possession but his inswinging set-pieces were a threat. A handy pace-controller available to the manager to utilize versus sides that sit back. Booked for a rash foul. Six

The midfielder Set-pieces from corners and free kicks caused problems. Was given freedom to move in left midfield only to be in an offside position when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Given a merited rest on the hour mark. 6

Jude Bellingham Operated in a forward spot down the right and did plenty of defensive duties. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance but scuffed a shot over. Withdrawn towards the end for Rogers, his competition, after being booked. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's top opening of the first half, his shot well saved by the opposing goalkeeper. With Quansah hanging back, he had to stretch the play down the right side yet his deliveries from wide areas varied in quality. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

Harry Kane The decisive figure scoring two more goals at international level. The first a trademark poacher’s finish and the second an excellent finish with his head having drifted away away from the opposition. Now 32, he continues to improve and England stand a real opportunity in future competitions when he's in the team. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Struggled to make an impact from the left. Was presented with a good opening following a pass from a teammate yet Strakosha denied him. Rashford produced a bigger effect after coming on. 5/10

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Looked lively and linked up effectively with Kane in a natural spot, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities although his set-piece led to the breakthrough, 6
• Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Lively upon introduction and provided Kane’s second with superb cross to the far post, 7/10
• Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Looks established so soon, 6/10
• Rogers (for the star 84) Not enough time to make an impact, Six