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Throughout a commanding showing, England secured one more win against their opponents, with several players delivering memorable displays on the pitch.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to make during the opening 45 until called into action by Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. One well-timed sliding challenge on Qazim Laci highlighted his game intelligence. Six out of ten

The debutant Tested against the opposition's primary attacker in their forward. Played through the middle early on but moved out wide after Saka was introduced. 7

John Stones Pushed up the pitch with the ball at his feet, as he has done in the past. Sometimes lacked urgency in possession and the tactic was shelved after the break. 6

Dan Burn A nuisance from dead balls, as always, perhaps is another option to Stones at the back instead of alongside him. One wayward distribution in the second half came close to a goal from Albania. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly A further assured showing by the youngster following his first cap against another side. Saka failed to make full advantage of a gorgeous touch over the opposing backline. His position looks secure already. 7

Adam Wharton A debut start for his country. Somewhat sloppy when playing out however his inswinging corners posed a danger. A handy tempo-setter available to the boss to call upon against defensive opponents. Shown a yellow for a rash challenge. 6/10

The midfielder Crosses from dead balls and free-kicks created chances. Had room to move in left midfield but was in an offside position when the ball arrived in front of goal. Awarded a merited break after an hour. Six

Jude Bellingham Operated in a forward spot down the right and also did plenty of defensive duties. Displayed flashes of quality and scuffed an attempt high. Withdrawn in the closing stages for a teammate, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. 7

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's best chance before halftime, his strike well saved by Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate staying deep, it fell to him to offer an outlet out wide yet his deliveries from wide areas varied in quality. Substituted with 15 to go. Six

Harry Kane The difference-maker with his two more finishes at international level. His first a typical close-range tap-in and the second a superb header having drifted away off his defender. At 32, he’s only getting better with the national team are strong contenders in the upcoming tournament with him up top. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to influence play out wide. Had a good opening after being played in by the midfielder yet the keeper denied him. Rashford produced a bigger effect in his place. 5/10

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice 63) Looked lively connecting well with Kane in more familiar role, 6
• Saka (on for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances but his corner led to the opener, 6
• Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Energetic after coming on and provided Kane’s second with superb cross to the back post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled at this level, 6
• Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to affect things, Six