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In a commanding display, the English national team secured one more win against their opponents, with several squad members turning in notable performances during the match.

First-choice Lineup

Dean Henderson Not a save required before the break but then forced to intervene from an opponent's bent shot. His sliding challenge against an Albanian attacker highlighted sharp game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Tested against Albania’s biggest threat in Hoxha. Started through the middle to begin with later drifted out wide once Saka was introduced. 7/10

The defender Pushed forward on the ball, something he's known for previously. Sometimes seemed hesitant when carrying play with the experiment discontinued at half-time. Six

Dan Burn A constant threat from dead balls, typically, could serve as a replacement to his teammate at the back as opposed to paired with him. One wayward pass in the second half almost led to an opener from the visitors. 6

The young full-back Another assured performance from the 20-year-old after his debut versus Serbia. Saka was unable to take full advantage of a clever backheel behind the opposing backline. The role is his to lose at this stage. Seven

The newcomer A debut start for his country. Somewhat sloppy on the ball however his inswinging deliveries posed a danger. A handy pace-controller available to the boss to have against defensive opponents. Booked for a rash tackle. 6/10

The midfielder Crosses from dead balls and free kicks caused problems. Had license to roam down the left flank but was in an offside position upon receiving in shooting positions. Granted a well-earned substitution around the 60-minute point. 6

Jude Bellingham Functioned in an advanced position out wide and also contributed with the hard yards. Showed glimpses of brilliance but dragged an effort wide. Substituted late on for a teammate, his competition, following a yellow card. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's clearest opportunity before halftime, his strike well saved from the Albanian keeper. As Quansah holding position, he was forced to stretch the play out wide but his crosses from wide areas were hit and miss. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. 6

Harry Kane The decisive figure scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes in an England shirt. His first a trademark close-range tap-in and his next a superb headed goal after peeling away away from the opposition. At 32, he’s only getting better with the national team stand a real opportunity in future competitions with him up top. Eight

Eberechi Eze Struggled to influence play on the left flank. Had a decent opportunity after being played in from a teammate but Strakosha kept it out. His replacement made much more of effect after coming on. 5/10

Bench Players

• Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp connecting seamlessly with Kane in a natural spot, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Failed to convert yet his delivery created the first goal, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Energetic when brought on and set up the captain's brace with a brilliant delivery to the back post, Seven
• Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Seems settled already, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star 84) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6/10