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During a impressive showing, the English national team secured a further win versus Albania, with a number of squad members producing notable performances during the match.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to perform in the first half until called into action from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. A sliding challenge against Qazim Laci highlighted excellent anticipation. 6/10

The debutant Examined by the opposition's main danger through their forward. Played more centrally to begin with then shifted wider after a teammate entered the fray. 7/10

John Stones Pushed forward with the ball at his feet, something he's known for in the past. Sometimes lacked urgency in possession with the experiment discontinued at half-time. 6/10

The tall defender A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, typically, perhaps is a replacement for Stones in the backline rather than alongside him. One wayward ball after the break came close to the first goal from Albania. Six

The young full-back A further assured showing by the youngster following his first cap versus another side. Saka did not capitalize on the most of a gorgeous touch behind their defense. The role is his to lose at this stage. 7/10

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning for his country. A bit careless on the ball however his dangerous deliveries were a threat. A handy tempo-setter for the manager to utilize versus defensive opponents. Cautioned for a poorly timed challenge. 6

The midfielder Deliveries from dead balls and free-kicks were dangerous. Had room to move down the left flank but was offside upon receiving with a chance to score. Awarded a deserved substitution after an hour. Six

The star midfielder Functioned in a high role out wide and contributed with defensive duties. Displayed flashes of quality and dragged an effort wide. Substituted in the closing stages for Rogers, a fellow player, after being booked. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's top opening in the opening period, his shot excellently kept out from the Albanian keeper. As Quansah holding position, he was forced to provide width on the right but his crosses from wide areas were inconsistent. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

Harry Kane The decisive figure scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes for his country. The opener a trademark opportunist's goal and the second a superb header after peeling away from his marker. Aged 32, he’s only getting better and the side stand a real opportunity in future competitions when he's in the team. Eight

The attacker Had difficulty to get into the game from the left. Had a good opening after being played in by Bellingham however the keeper denied him. His replacement made much more of an impact after coming on. 5

Substitutes

• Foden (replacing Rice 63) Was bright and linked up well with Kane in a preferred position, 6/10
• Saka (on for Eze 63) Failed to convert although his set-piece led to the opener, Six
• Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Active when brought on and provided the second goal via an excellent ball to the far post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable so soon, 6
• Rogers (replacing the star 84) Insufficient minutes to make an impact, 6/10