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Throughout a dominant performance, the English national team wrapped up one more victory against their opponents, featuring a number of players delivering standout displays on the pitch.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save required during the opening 45 until tested by Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. His sliding challenge against an Albanian attacker highlighted his game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Tested against Albania’s biggest threat in their forward. Started more centrally to begin with but moved wider after Saka came on. Seven

John Stones Pushed forward on the ball, a familiar role in the past. On occasion lacked urgency when carrying play and the experiment was shelved at half-time. 6

The tall defender Always dangerous from dead balls, per usual, could serve as a replacement to his teammate in the backline as opposed to his partner. A loose ball in the second half came close to the first goal for Albania. Six

Nico O’Reilly Another assured performance from the 20-year-old after his first cap versus another side. A teammate was unable to take the opportunity from a clever flick over the Albania defence. The role is firmly his so soon. 7/10

The newcomer A debut start for his country. Somewhat sloppy on the ball however his inswinging deliveries caused problems. A handy tempo-setter for the boss to have against defensive opponents. Shown a yellow for a rash challenge. Six

Declan Rice Crosses on corner kicks and free kicks were dangerous. Was given room to drift in left midfield only to be in an offside position as the pass came with a chance to score. Granted a deserved substitution after an hour. 6/10

The star midfielder Functioned in an advanced position down the right while also contributed with defensive duties. Showed flashes of quality and mishit a shot high. Substituted towards the end by Rogers, his competition, after receiving a caution. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's best chance of the first half, his shot well saved from the opposing goalkeeper. As a teammate hanging back, he had to stretch the play down the right side but his crosses into the box varied in quality. Replaced with 15 to go. Six

Harry Kane The difference-maker netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes for his country. The opener a trademark close-range tap-in and his next a superb finish with his head following a clever run off his defender. Aged 32, his form is unwavering and England are strong contenders in future competitions with him up top. Eight

The attacker Struggled to get into the game out wide. Had a presentable chance after being played in by the midfielder however the keeper kept it out. Rashford produced a bigger an impact in his place. 5/10

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Looked lively connecting seamlessly with the striker in a natural spot, Six
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger 63) Missed opportunities but his corner provided the first goal, 6
• Rashford (for the attacker 75) Energetic after coming on and provided the captain's brace with superb cross into the area, 7/10
• Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Looks established so soon, 6
• Morgan Rogers (for the star 84) Too brief a spell to make an impact, 6