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In a impressive performance, England clinched another win versus Albania, featuring several squad members turning in notable displays during the match.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Not a save required in the first half but then tested from Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. A sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker showed his anticipation. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Challenged against the opposition's primary attacker in Hoxha. Operated more centrally to begin with but moved to the flank once Saka entered the fray. Seven

The defender Advanced forward when in possession, as he has done in the past. On occasion lacked urgency when carrying play with the tactic abandoned by the interval. 6

The tall defender A constant threat from dead balls, as always, but may be a replacement to Stones in the backline as opposed to his partner. A careless pass later in the match came close to a goal for Albania. 6

The young full-back One more assured showing from the youngster after his initial appearance versus Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on the opportunity from a gorgeous touch behind the opposing backline. The left-back spot is firmly his at this stage. Seven

The newcomer His maiden beginning for his country. Slightly careless on the ball though his inswinging corners were a threat. A useful pace-controller available to the manager to call upon versus teams who drop deep. Booked for a poorly timed challenge. 6

The midfielder Deliveries from dead balls and free kicks were dangerous. Was given room to roam in left midfield only to be in an offside position when the ball arrived in front of goal. Given a deserved substitution on the hour mark. Six

The star midfielder Functioned in an advanced role down the right and did plenty of the hard yards. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance but scuffed an effort wide. Withdrawn towards the end for Rogers, his competition, after being booked. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s top opening in the opening period, his strike excellently kept out from the Albanian keeper. As Quansah holding position, he was forced to stretch the play on the right yet his deliveries into the box were hit and miss. Substituted late in the match. 6

Harry Kane The decisive figure with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals in an England shirt. The first a typical poacher’s finish while the second an excellent header having drifted away away from the opposition. Aged 32, his form is unwavering and the side stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to get into the game out wide. Had a good opening when set up from a teammate but the keeper denied him. Rashford had a greater an impact in his place. 5

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Was bright connecting effectively with the striker in more familiar role, 6
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger 63) Missed opportunities although his set-piece provided the opener, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Active after coming on and provided the captain's brace via an excellent ball to the far post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled already, 6
• Rogers (replacing the star 84) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6