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Throughout a impressive display, the English national team clinched a further triumph versus their opponents, featuring a number of players delivering standout performances on the pitch.

First-choice Lineup

Dean Henderson Had little to do required before the break but then forced to intervene by an opponent's bent shot. A sliding intervention against Qazim Laci showed sharp anticipation. 6/10

The debutant Challenged by Albania’s main danger in Hoxha. Played through the middle initially then shifted out wide after Saka was introduced. Seven

The defender Pushed up the pitch with the ball at his feet, a familiar role previously. Sometimes lacked urgency when carrying play with the experiment was shelved at half-time. Six

The tall defender A nuisance from dead balls, typically, but may be a replacement to his teammate in defense instead of paired with him. A careless distribution later in the match came close to the first goal from the visitors. 6

The young full-back A further composed performance by the rising star following his first cap versus another side. Saka failed to make full advantage of an exquisite touch behind their defense. The role is his to lose at this stage. 7

Adam Wharton His first start in an England shirt. Slightly loose when playing out however his inswinging set-pieces caused problems. A handy pace-controller for the manager to call upon against sides that sit back. Booked for a rash challenge. 6/10

The midfielder Set-pieces from dead balls and free-kicks caused problems. Was given license to drift in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived in front of goal. Given a merited rest after an hour. 6

Jude Bellingham Played in a forward role on the right and contributed with the hard yards. Showed glimpses of brilliance but mishit an attempt wide. Substituted in the closing stages for Rogers, his competition, after receiving a caution. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity of the first half, his strike excellently kept out from the opposing goalkeeper. As a teammate hanging back, he was forced to offer an outlet on the right although his balls from wide areas were hit and miss. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

The captain The decisive figure netting two more goals at international level. The opener a trademark close-range tap-in and his next an excellent finish with his head following a clever run away from the opposition. Aged 32, he’s only getting better with the national team are strong contenders in future competitions with him up top. Eight

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to get into the game on the left flank. Was presented with a presentable chance following a pass from a teammate however the keeper kept it out. Rashford made much more of effect after coming on. 5

Replacements

• Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively and combined well with Kane in a natural spot, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Missed opportunities but his corner led to the opener, Six
• Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Lively after coming on and provided the second goal with superb cross to the far post, 7/10
• Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled at this level, Six
• Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Not enough time to influence the game, 6