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During a commanding performance, the English national team secured a further triumph versus Albania, featuring multiple squad members turning in notable displays during the match.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to make during the opening 45 but then tested from an opponent's bent shot. One well-timed sliding intervention on Qazim Laci showed sharp anticipation. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Tested by the opposition's biggest threat through their forward. Started more centrally to begin with later drifted out wide after Saka came on. 7/10

The defender Advanced into midfield when in possession, as he has done in the past. On occasion was too casual in possession with the approach abandoned at half-time. 6/10

Dan Burn Always dangerous at set pieces, per usual, but may be another option to his teammate in defense rather than alongside him. A careless ball after the break came close to a goal for Albania. 6

Nico O’Reilly Another confident display by the 20-year-old after his initial appearance versus another side. Saka failed to make full advantage of an exquisite touch behind their defense. The role is his to lose already. 7/10

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning for his country. Somewhat sloppy in possession however his whipped set-pieces posed a danger. A handy tempo-setter available to the boss to utilize versus sides that sit back. Booked for a rash challenge. Six

The midfielder Set-pieces from dead balls and free kicks were dangerous. Had freedom to move down the left flank yet found himself offside upon receiving in front of goal. Given a deserved substitution after an hour. 6

Jude Bellingham Played in a high spot out wide while also put in the hard yards. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance and mishit a shot over. Withdrawn in the closing stages by Rogers, his competition, after receiving a caution. 7

The winger Had the team's clearest opportunity before halftime, his shot well saved from the Albanian keeper. With Quansah hanging back, he had to provide width out wide but his crosses from the touchline were hit and miss. Taken off with 15 to go. Six

Harry Kane The decisive figure scoring 77th and 78th goals for his country. The first a trademark poacher’s finish and the second a classy finish with his head following a clever run away from the opposition. Now 32, his form is unwavering and England have every chance next summer when he's in the team. Eight

The attacker Had difficulty to get into the game from the left. Had a decent opportunity when set up by Bellingham yet the keeper denied him. His replacement produced a bigger influence after coming on. Five

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Looked lively connecting effectively with Kane in a preferred position, Six
• Saka (on for Eze 63) Spurned chances yet his delivery created the breakthrough, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Energetic after coming on assisting the captain's brace with superb cross to the far post, 7
• Anderson (for Wharton 75) Looks established so soon, Six
• Rogers (replacing the star 84) Not enough time to affect things, Six