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In a impressive showing, the English national team wrapped up another win versus their opponents, featuring several squad members producing notable displays during the match.

First-choice XI

Dean Henderson Not a save to perform before the break until called into action by an opponent's bent shot. A sliding intervention on Qazim Laci highlighted his reading of the game. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined against Albania’s primary attacker in their forward. Started through the middle to begin with later drifted wider after a teammate entered the fray. 7/10

The defender Pushed into midfield on the ball, a familiar role before. On occasion seemed hesitant on the ball with the experiment was shelved by the interval. 6/10

The tall defender A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, per usual, but may be another option for Stones at the back instead of alongside him. A careless distribution after the break nearly resulted in the first goal for Albania. 6

The young full-back One more assured showing by the 20-year-old after his debut against another side. Saka was unable to take full advantage of an exquisite touch behind the opposing backline. His position is firmly his at this stage. Seven

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning with the national team. Somewhat careless on the ball however his dangerous deliveries were a threat. A handy pace-controller available to the boss to have versus teams who drop deep. Booked for a poorly timed tackle. 6

Declan Rice Set-pieces from corners and free kicks created chances. Was given freedom to drift on the left but was offside when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Granted a well-earned substitution around the 60-minute point. 6

Jude Bellingham Operated in a forward spot out wide while also put in the hard yards. Demonstrated flashes of quality and mishit an effort wide. Substituted towards the end by a teammate, his rival, after being booked. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's top opening in the opening period, his strike excellently kept out from the Albanian keeper. With a teammate hanging back, it fell to him to stretch the play on the right yet his deliveries into the box were inconsistent. Substituted late in the match. 6/10

Harry Kane The decisive figure with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes at international level. The first a trademark close-range tap-in and his next a classy headed goal after peeling away away from the opposition. Aged 32, he’s only getting better with the national team stand a real opportunity next summer with him up top. Eight

The attacker Had difficulty to influence play on the left flank. Was presented with a good opening following a pass from a teammate however the keeper made the save. Rashford produced a bigger effect when substituted. 5/10

Substitutes

• Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Appeared sharp and combined seamlessly with Kane in more familiar role, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Spurned chances but his corner provided the breakthrough, Six
• Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Lively when brought on and provided the captain's brace via an excellent ball to the far post, Seven
• Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Looks established already, 6/10
• Rogers (replacing the star 84) Not enough time to make an impact, 6