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In a dominant performance, the English national team clinched a further triumph against their opponents, with a number of squad members turning in standout displays on the pitch.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to perform before the break before forced to intervene from an opponent's curling effort. A sliding tackle on Qazim Laci showed excellent anticipation. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Challenged against the opposition's primary attacker through their forward. Operated in a central role to begin with later drifted wider once Saka came on. 7

The defender Pushed up the pitch with the ball at his feet, a familiar role before. On occasion lacked urgency on the ball and the approach abandoned after the break. Six

The tall defender Always dangerous from dead balls, typically, perhaps is another option to his teammate in the backline rather than his partner. A careless distribution later in the match almost led to a goal from Albania. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly A further assured showing by the youngster following his first cap against another side. A teammate was unable to take full advantage of a clever flick behind the Albania defence. His position is his to lose already. 7

The newcomer His first start for his country. Slightly sloppy in possession however his inswinging deliveries posed a danger. A handy tempo-setter for the boss to utilize versus sides that sit back. Cautioned for a poorly timed tackle. 6

The midfielder Deliveries from dead balls and free-kicks caused problems. Was given license to drift in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Awarded a well-earned break around the 60-minute point. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Played in an advanced role out wide and also did plenty of dirty work. Demonstrated flashes of quality and scuffed an attempt over. Withdrawn late on by Rogers, his competition, following a yellow card. 7

The winger Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity in the opening period, his effort excellently kept out by the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah hanging back, he had to offer an outlet out wide although his balls from wide areas were hit and miss. Taken off with 15 to go. Six

Harry Kane The difference-maker scoring two more strikes in an England shirt. The opener a typical opportunist's goal and the second a superb header having drifted away from his marker. Now 32, he’s only getting better and the side are strong contenders in future competitions when he's in the team. 8

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to influence play on the left flank. Was presented with a good opening after being played in by the midfielder however the keeper denied him. Rashford made much more of influence in his place. Five

Replacements

• Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Looked lively and linked up effectively with Kane in a natural spot, 6
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert although his set-piece provided the first goal, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Energetic after coming on and set up the second goal with a brilliant delivery to the back post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable already, 6/10
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Not enough time to make an impact, Six