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Throughout a dominant performance, the English national team secured a further win against Albania, with multiple players turning in memorable performances during the match.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested required before the break before tested from Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. His sliding tackle on Qazim Laci showed his game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Challenged against the opposition's primary attacker through their forward. Started more centrally to begin with later drifted wider after a teammate came on. 7

John Stones Advanced up the pitch when in possession, as he has done before. At times seemed hesitant when carrying play with the tactic was shelved after the break. 6

The tall defender A nuisance at set pieces, as always, perhaps is another option to his teammate at the back instead of paired with him. A careless pass later in the match came close to a goal from Albania. 6

The young full-back One more confident display by the 20-year-old after his first cap versus Serbia. Saka failed to make the opportunity from an exquisite backheel over their defense. His position looks secure so soon. 7/10

Adam Wharton His first start in an England shirt. Somewhat careless on the ball but his whipped corners posed a danger. A handy tempo-setter available to the coach to utilize against teams who drop deep. Booked for a rash tackle. 6/10

The midfielder Deliveries from dead balls and free kicks were dangerous. Was given license to roam in left midfield yet found himself offside as the pass came in shooting positions. Awarded a merited substitution after an hour. 6/10

The star midfielder Functioned in a high role down the right while also put in dirty work. Displayed moments of class but scuffed a shot high. Withdrawn towards the end for a teammate, his rival, following a yellow card. 7

The winger Was presented with England’s top opening before halftime, his shot well saved from the Albanian keeper. As Quansah holding position, he was forced to stretch the play on the right although his balls from the touchline were hit and miss. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. Six

Harry Kane The decisive figure with his two more strikes in an England shirt. The first a classic poacher’s finish and his next a superb headed goal having drifted away from his marker. Now 32, he continues to improve and England stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. 8

The attacker Struggled to influence play from the left. Had a good opening following a pass by the midfielder however Strakosha kept it out. His replacement made much more of influence in his place. 5

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice 63) Appeared sharp connecting effectively with the striker in a preferred position, Six
• Saka (on for Eze 63) Spurned chances but his corner provided the opener, Six
• Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Active when brought on and provided Kane’s second with superb cross into the area, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Seems settled at this level, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6