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In a dominant performance, England clinched one more triumph against Albania, featuring a number of players producing standout displays during the match.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to perform in the first half until called into action by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. A sliding tackle on Qazim Laci highlighted his reading of the game. 6/10

The debutant Tested by the opposition's main danger in Hoxha. Played through the middle to begin with later drifted wider once Saka was introduced. Seven

John Stones Moved into midfield on the ball, something he's known for in the past. Sometimes was too casual when carrying play with the experiment discontinued after the break. 6

Dan Burn Always dangerous from dead balls, as always, could serve as another option to Stones in the backline rather than his partner. A careless ball after the break nearly resulted in an opener from the visitors. 6

Nico O’Reilly Another confident showing by the youngster following his first cap against another side. A teammate did not capitalize on the opportunity from an exquisite backheel over the opposing backline. The left-back spot is his to lose already. 7

The newcomer His maiden beginning with the national team. Somewhat sloppy on the ball but his inswinging deliveries caused problems. A useful pace-controller available to the boss to call upon against sides that sit back. Shown a yellow after a reckless tackle. Six

The midfielder Set-pieces on corner kicks and free-kicks created chances. Was given freedom to drift in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position upon receiving in shooting positions. Granted a well-earned break after an hour. Six

Jude Bellingham Operated in an advanced position down the right and also did plenty of dirty work. Showed moments of class and mishit an effort over. Withdrawn towards the end for a teammate, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. 7

The winger Had the team's top opening of the first half, his strike excellently kept out by the Albanian keeper. With Quansah holding position, he was forced to offer an outlet out wide although his balls from the touchline were hit and miss. Replaced with 15 to go. Six

Harry Kane The difference-maker netting 77th and 78th strikes at international level. The opener a trademark close-range tap-in and the second a superb headed goal following a clever run off his defender. At 32, he’s only getting better and the side stand a real opportunity next summer when he's in the team. 8

The attacker Struggled to influence play from the left. Had a good opening after being played in from a teammate yet Strakosha kept it out. Rashford had a greater an impact after coming on. Five

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice 63) Was bright and linked up effectively with the striker in a natural spot, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities yet his delivery provided the first goal, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker 75) Active after coming on and provided the captain's brace via an excellent ball to the back post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled at this level, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to make an impact, Six