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During a dominant showing, the English national team secured another triumph against their opponents, with a number of players delivering standout displays during the match.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to make during the opening 45 before tested by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. A sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker highlighted excellent reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined by the opposition's primary attacker in Hoxha. Started in a central role to begin with then shifted wider once a teammate came on. 7/10

The defender Moved forward when in possession, as he has done in the past. At times was too casual on the ball with the approach was shelved after the break. 6/10

Dan Burn Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, typically, perhaps is a replacement to his teammate at the back rather than paired with him. One wayward ball later in the match almost led to a goal for the visitors. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly Another composed showing from the 20-year-old following his debut against another side. Saka was unable to take full advantage of a clever touch behind the Albania defence. The role looks secure so soon. 7

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning for his country. A bit loose on the ball though his dangerous set-pieces posed a danger. An effective tempo-setter available to the manager to have against teams who drop deep. Cautioned for a poorly timed challenge. 6

Declan Rice Crosses from corners and set-plays were dangerous. Was given license to move in left midfield but was in an offside position when the ball arrived in front of goal. Awarded a deserved break on the hour mark. 6

The star midfielder Functioned in an advanced spot on the right and also put in defensive duties. Demonstrated flashes of quality but scuffed a shot over. Replaced in the closing stages for a teammate, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. 7/10

The winger Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity in the opening period, his strike smartly stopped by Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate staying deep, he was forced to stretch the play down the right side yet his deliveries into the box were hit and miss. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6

The captain The difference-maker netting two more strikes for his country. The first a trademark close-range tap-in and the second an excellent finish with his head having drifted away from his marker. At 32, his form is unwavering and England are strong contenders next summer with him leading the line. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Struggled to influence play from the left. Was presented with a presentable chance following a pass by Bellingham yet Strakosha kept it out. Rashford produced a bigger effect after coming on. 5

Replacements

• Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp connecting seamlessly with Kane in a preferred position, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances but his corner provided the first goal, 6/10
• Rashford (for the attacker 75) Lively after coming on assisting the second goal with superb cross to the back post, Seven
• Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable already, 6/10
• Rogers (for the star 84) Insufficient minutes to make an impact, 6