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Throughout a impressive performance, England clinched one more win against their opponents, featuring several squad members producing notable performances throughout the game.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to make in the first half before tested from an opponent's curling effort. One well-timed sliding challenge against Qazim Laci demonstrated excellent reading of the game. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Challenged against Albania’s primary attacker through Hoxha. Played in a central role early on but moved to the flank after Saka entered the fray. Seven

John Stones Pushed up the pitch when in possession, as he has done previously. At times lacked urgency on the ball and the tactic discontinued by the interval. 6/10

The tall defender Always dangerous at set pieces, as always, perhaps is a replacement to Stones in defense rather than paired with him. A careless ball later in the match came close to a goal for the visitors. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly Another assured display by the 20-year-old following his debut versus another side. Saka failed to make the most of an exquisite flick behind the Albania defence. His position looks secure already. 7/10

Adam Wharton A debut start in an England shirt. A bit careless when playing out but his inswinging deliveries were a threat. A handy game manager available to the boss to have against teams who drop deep. Cautioned for a poorly timed challenge. Six

Declan Rice Deliveries from corners and free kicks created chances. Was given license to roam on the left only to be offside upon receiving with a chance to score. Given a merited substitution around the 60-minute point. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Operated in a high role on the right while also did plenty of defensive duties. Demonstrated flashes of quality and mishit a shot high. Substituted in the closing stages by a teammate, a fellow player, following a yellow card. 7/10

The winger Had the team's clearest opportunity of the first half, his effort smartly stopped by the Albanian keeper. As a teammate staying deep, he had to stretch the play down the right side but his crosses from wide areas were inconsistent. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. Six

Harry Kane The difference-maker netting two more goals in an England shirt. The opener a classic close-range tap-in and his next an excellent header after peeling away away from the opposition. Aged 32, he continues to improve with the national team have every chance in future competitions with him leading the line. 8/10

The attacker Struggled to get into the game out wide. Was presented with a good opening after being played in by Bellingham but Strakosha denied him. His replacement produced a bigger influence in his place. Five

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice 63) Appeared sharp connecting seamlessly with the striker in a preferred position, 6
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger 63) Failed to convert yet his delivery led to the opener, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen 75) Lively upon introduction and provided the captain's brace via an excellent ball to the back post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton 75) Appears comfortable already, 6
• Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Not enough time to affect things, Six