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During a commanding showing, England clinched one more win against Albania, featuring several players producing standout performances during the match.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Had little to do to make in the first half but then forced to intervene by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. His sliding tackle on Qazim Laci demonstrated excellent reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Tested by Albania’s biggest threat through their forward. Operated in a central role to begin with then shifted out wide once a teammate was introduced. 7

John Stones Moved forward when in possession, as he has done in the past. At times seemed hesitant on the ball with the approach discontinued by the interval. Six

The tall defender A constant threat at set pieces, typically, but may be a replacement for Stones in the backline rather than alongside him. A loose pass later in the match almost led to the first goal for the visitors. 6

The young full-back A further assured performance from the youngster following his first cap against another side. A teammate was unable to take full advantage of a gorgeous backheel over their defense. The role looks secure already. Seven

The newcomer His first start in an England shirt. A bit loose when playing out however his whipped deliveries posed a danger. A handy game manager available to the coach to call upon versus teams who drop deep. Cautioned for a rash foul. Six

The midfielder Deliveries from dead balls and set-plays created chances. Enjoyed license to drift in left midfield but was in an offside position upon receiving in front of goal. Given a well-earned break on the hour mark. Six

The star midfielder Functioned in a forward position down the right and did plenty of the hard yards. Displayed moments of class but dragged an effort over. Substituted towards the end by Rogers, his competition, after being booked. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s clearest opportunity in the opening period, his shot excellently kept out by the Albanian keeper. With Quansah hanging back, it fell to him to provide width out wide but his crosses from the touchline varied in quality. Replaced with 15 to go. 6

Harry Kane The decisive figure with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes at international level. The opener a typical close-range tap-in and his next a superb header having drifted away away from the opposition. Now 32, he continues to improve with the national team have every chance in future competitions when he's in the team. 8/10

The attacker Struggled to make an impact on the left flank. Was presented with a good opening following a pass by Bellingham however the keeper made the save. His replacement produced a bigger influence in his place. 5

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively and linked up well with Kane in a natural spot, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger 63) Failed to convert yet his delivery created the breakthrough, Six
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker 75) Energetic when brought on and provided Kane’s second with superb cross to the back post, 7
• Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Looks established at this level, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Insufficient minutes to make an impact, 6/10