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During a dominant display, the English national team secured one more triumph against their opponents, featuring multiple players producing standout performances during the match.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Had little to do required in the first half before called into action by Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. His sliding challenge against Qazim Laci demonstrated excellent reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged against Albania’s main danger through Hoxha. Played more centrally initially later drifted to the flank once a teammate entered the fray. 7/10

The defender Advanced forward when in possession, as he has done before. At times lacked urgency when carrying play with the tactic abandoned after the break. 6

The tall defender A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, typically, could serve as an alternative for his teammate in defense rather than paired with him. A careless distribution in the second half came close to an opener for Albania. 6/10

The young full-back Another composed showing from the rising star following his debut against another side. Saka failed to make the most of a gorgeous backheel over their defense. The left-back spot is firmly his at this stage. 7/10

Adam Wharton A debut start with the national team. Slightly careless when playing out but his inswinging corners were a threat. A useful game manager for the manager to utilize versus teams who drop deep. Booked for a rash foul. 6

Declan Rice Deliveries on corner kicks and free-kicks created chances. Enjoyed license to roam down the left flank but was offside when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Granted a merited rest after an hour. Six

Jude Bellingham Played in a forward position on the right while also contributed with the hard yards. Demonstrated flashes of quality and scuffed an effort over. Withdrawn in the closing stages by a teammate, a fellow player, following a yellow card. 7/10

The winger Was presented with the team's top opening in the opening period, his effort excellently kept out by the Albanian keeper. As a teammate hanging back, he had to provide width on the right although his balls from wide areas varied in quality. Replaced late in the match. 6/10

Harry Kane The decisive figure netting two more finishes for his country. His first a trademark close-range tap-in and the second a superb headed goal having drifted away away from the opposition. Aged 32, he continues to improve with the national team have every chance in future competitions with him leading the line. 8

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to make an impact from the left. Had a good opening following a pass by the midfielder yet the keeper kept it out. His replacement made much more of effect after coming on. 5

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Looked lively connecting well with Kane in a preferred position, Six
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert but his corner led to the breakthrough, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen 75) Energetic after coming on assisting Kane’s second via an excellent ball to the far post, 7
• Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Looks established so soon, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Insufficient minutes to make an impact, Six