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During a impressive showing, the English national team secured a further win versus their opponents, featuring several players turning in standout displays on the pitch.

Starting XI

The goalkeeper Had little to do to make during the opening 45 before called into action from Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. One well-timed sliding challenge against Qazim Laci showed sharp game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined by the opposition's primary attacker through their forward. Played through the middle to begin with then shifted wider once a teammate came on. Seven

The defender Moved forward when in possession, as he has done in the past. On occasion lacked urgency on the ball with the experiment abandoned after the break. 6

Dan Burn A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, typically, perhaps is a replacement for Stones in defense as opposed to his partner. One wayward distribution after the break came close to an opener for Albania. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly Another confident showing from the youngster following his debut against another side. Saka did not capitalize on the opportunity from a clever flick behind the Albania defence. His position is firmly his already. 7/10

The newcomer A debut start for his country. Somewhat careless on the ball but his inswinging set-pieces caused problems. A handy tempo-setter for the manager to utilize versus teams who drop deep. Booked after a reckless challenge. 6

The midfielder Set-pieces from corners and free kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed license to roam on the left yet found himself offside when the ball arrived in front of goal. Given a well-earned break after an hour. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Played in an advanced role down the right and did plenty of defensive duties. Displayed moments of class and dragged an effort wide. Withdrawn in the closing stages for a teammate, his competition, after receiving a caution. 7

The winger Had England’s top opening of the first half, his strike excellently kept out from Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate staying deep, it fell to him to provide width down the right side but his crosses into the box were hit and miss. Substituted late in the match. Six

Harry Kane The decisive figure with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes in an England shirt. His first a typical poacher’s finish and his next a classy finish with his head following a clever run away from the opposition. Now 32, his form is unwavering with the national team stand a real opportunity next summer when he's in the team. 8

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to make an impact on the left flank. Was presented with a presentable chance when set up by the midfielder however the keeper kept it out. His replacement had a greater an impact after coming on. 5/10

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice 63) Was bright and linked up seamlessly with Kane in a natural spot, Six
• Saka (for the winger 63) Failed to convert but his corner led to the first goal, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Active upon introduction and provided the second goal with a brilliant delivery into the area, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled already, 6
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to make an impact, Six