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During a dominant showing, England clinched one more triumph against Albania, featuring a number of players delivering notable displays on the pitch.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Not a save required before the break until tested by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. His sliding tackle against an Albanian attacker demonstrated his reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Tested against the opposition's biggest threat in their forward. Played more centrally initially later drifted wider once a teammate was introduced. Seven

The defender Pushed forward with the ball at his feet, something he's known for in the past. Sometimes was too casual when carrying play and the experiment abandoned by the interval. 6

The tall defender A nuisance at set pieces, typically, could serve as an alternative for Stones in the backline instead of his partner. A loose pass later in the match nearly resulted in the first goal from Albania. 6/10

The young full-back One more assured showing by the youngster after his debut versus another side. A teammate did not capitalize on the most of a gorgeous touch behind the opposing backline. The left-back spot is firmly his so soon. Seven

Adam Wharton A debut start in an England shirt. A bit careless when playing out though his whipped deliveries caused problems. A useful game manager available to the coach to have versus sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed tackle. Six

Declan Rice Set-pieces on corner kicks and set-plays created chances. Was given room to move on the left but was in an offside position when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Given a well-earned substitution around the 60-minute point. Six

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a forward role down the right and also contributed with dirty work. Showed flashes of quality and scuffed a shot wide. Withdrawn towards the end for Rogers, his competition, after receiving a caution. 7/10

The winger Had England’s top opening before halftime, his strike smartly stopped by the Albanian keeper. As a teammate holding position, he had to stretch the play on the right but his crosses from wide areas were inconsistent. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

The captain The decisive figure netting 77th and 78th strikes in an England shirt. The opener a trademark poacher’s finish and his next a classy header after peeling away off his defender. Now 32, he continues to improve with the national team have every chance in future competitions with him up top. 8/10

The attacker Struggled to get into the game out wide. Had a presentable chance following a pass by Bellingham yet the keeper denied him. His replacement had a greater influence after coming on. Five

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for a teammate 63) Looked lively connecting well with Kane in more familiar role, 6/10
• Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert yet his delivery provided the first goal, 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen 75) Active after coming on assisting Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery to the far post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Seems settled already, 6
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6