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During a impressive display, England secured another win versus their opponents, featuring a number of squad members delivering notable performances during the match.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Had little to do to perform during the opening 45 but then called into action from an opponent's curled attempt. A sliding challenge on an Albanian attacker showed excellent reading of the game. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Tested against the opposition's primary attacker through their forward. Operated in a central role to begin with then shifted to the flank after Saka came on. 7/10

The defender Pushed up the pitch on the ball, as he has done before. At times was too casual when carrying play and the approach abandoned after the break. Six

Dan Burn Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, typically, could serve as an alternative to Stones at the back rather than alongside him. A careless distribution after the break nearly resulted in the first goal from the visitors. 6

The young full-back Another confident showing from the 20-year-old following his debut against another side. Saka was unable to take full advantage of an exquisite touch over the Albania defence. His position is firmly his already. 7

The newcomer His first start with the national team. Slightly careless when playing out but his inswinging set-pieces were a threat. A handy game manager for the manager to have against teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow for a rash foul. Six

The midfielder Crosses from dead balls and set-plays created chances. Was given license to move on the left yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived in front of goal. Awarded a deserved substitution around the 60-minute point. 6

Jude Bellingham Operated in a forward position on the right and contributed with defensive duties. Showed glimpses of brilliance but mishit an effort high. Replaced in the closing stages by a teammate, his competition, after being booked. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity before halftime, his effort excellently kept out by the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate hanging back, he had to stretch the play out wide but his crosses from the touchline varied in quality. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. 6

Harry Kane The decisive figure with his two more strikes at international level. His first a typical poacher’s finish while the second an excellent header following a clever run off his defender. Now 32, he continues to improve and England are strong contenders in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. 8/10

The attacker Found it tough to make an impact on the left flank. Had a decent opportunity after being played in from a teammate yet Strakosha kept it out. Rashford produced a bigger influence when substituted. Five

Replacements

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Was bright and combined seamlessly with Kane in a preferred position, 6
• Saka (on for Eze 63) Missed opportunities although his set-piece created the breakthrough, Six
• Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Lively when brought on assisting Kane’s second with superb cross to the back post, Seven
• Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Looks established already, 6
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Not enough time to affect things, 6/10