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During a impressive showing, the English national team secured another victory versus their opponents, featuring multiple players delivering notable displays throughout the game.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Had little to do to make during the opening 45 but then called into action from Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. A sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker showed excellent anticipation. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined against the opposition's primary attacker in Hoxha. Operated in a central role early on later drifted to the flank after Saka was introduced. 7/10

The defender Advanced into midfield when in possession, as he has done previously. Sometimes was too casual in possession with the experiment was shelved at half-time. 6/10

The tall defender A constant threat at set pieces, per usual, but may be a replacement for his teammate in the backline as opposed to alongside him. One wayward ball after the break almost led to the first goal for Albania. Six

Nico O’Reilly Another composed performance by the 20-year-old after his first cap versus Serbia. Saka was unable to take the most of a gorgeous backheel over the Albania defence. His position is firmly his at this stage. 7

The newcomer A debut start with the national team. Somewhat careless in possession though his whipped set-pieces posed a danger. An effective pace-controller available to the manager to utilize versus defensive opponents. Booked for a poorly timed foul. Six

Declan Rice Set-pieces on corner kicks and set-plays were dangerous. Had license to move on the left only to be offside upon receiving in shooting positions. Granted a deserved substitution around the 60-minute point. Six

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a forward position on the right and put in the hard yards. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance but dragged an attempt high. Replaced late on for Rogers, a fellow player, following a yellow card. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity in the opening period, his effort well saved from Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate staying deep, it fell to him to offer an outlet down the right side but his crosses from the touchline were hit and miss. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6

Harry Kane The decisive figure scoring 77th and 78th goals for his country. The opener a typical opportunist's goal and his next a superb finish with his head following a clever run away from the opposition. Aged 32, he’s only getting better and the side stand a real opportunity next summer with him leading the line. Eight

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to make an impact on the left flank. Was presented with a decent opportunity after being played in by Bellingham yet the keeper denied him. His replacement made much more of an impact after coming on. 5/10

Replacements

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Was bright and linked up seamlessly with the striker in a natural spot, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances but his corner led to the first goal, Six
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Active when brought on assisting the captain's brace with superb cross to the back post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Looks established so soon, Six
• Rogers (for the star 84) Insufficient minutes to affect things, 6