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Throughout a dominant performance, the English national team wrapped up one more win versus Albania, featuring several players producing standout performances on the pitch.

First-choice Lineup

Dean Henderson Not a save to perform during the opening 45 until called into action by Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. His sliding tackle against an Albanian attacker highlighted excellent reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Examined by the opposition's main danger through Hoxha. Played more centrally initially later drifted to the flank after a teammate entered the fray. 7

The defender Pushed forward when in possession, something he's known for in the past. At times lacked urgency on the ball and the approach was shelved by the interval. 6

The tall defender Always dangerous from dead balls, typically, perhaps is a replacement for his teammate at the back as opposed to alongside him. One wayward ball in the second half almost led to an opener from the visitors. Six

The young full-back A further composed display from the rising star after his initial appearance against another side. A teammate failed to make the opportunity from an exquisite flick over the opposing backline. The role is his to lose so soon. 7/10

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning in an England shirt. Somewhat careless in possession however his inswinging set-pieces posed a danger. A useful tempo-setter available to the boss to call upon versus teams who drop deep. Cautioned for a poorly timed foul. Six

The midfielder Crosses from corners and set-plays were dangerous. Enjoyed room to drift in left midfield only to be offside as the pass came in front of goal. Given a merited rest after an hour. Six

Jude Bellingham Played in a high position on the right and also put in defensive duties. Showed glimpses of brilliance but scuffed an attempt wide. Substituted towards the end by Rogers, his rival, after being booked. 7/10

The winger Had the team's top opening of the first half, his strike smartly stopped from the Albanian keeper. With Quansah staying deep, it fell to him to stretch the play down the right side but his crosses from wide areas varied in quality. Replaced late in the match. 6/10

Harry Kane The decisive figure scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes in an England shirt. His first a trademark close-range tap-in while the second a classy finish with his head having drifted away off his defender. At 32, he’s only getting better with the national team have every chance in future competitions when he's in the team. Eight

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to get into the game out wide. Had a decent opportunity after being played in from a teammate yet the keeper kept it out. His replacement produced a bigger an impact after coming on. 5

Replacements

• Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Was bright connecting seamlessly with Kane in a preferred position, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert but his corner provided the opener, Six
• Rashford (for Bowen 75) Active upon introduction and provided Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery into the area, 7
• Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Looks established so soon, 6
• Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, Six