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Throughout a impressive showing, England secured another triumph against their opponents, featuring several players producing notable displays throughout the game.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to perform before the break but then tested by an opponent's curling effort. A sliding intervention on Qazim Laci highlighted excellent game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Tested against Albania’s main danger through Hoxha. Played through the middle initially then shifted to the flank once a teammate was introduced. Seven

The defender Pushed into midfield when in possession, a familiar role previously. Sometimes seemed hesitant in possession with the approach discontinued at half-time. 6

The tall defender A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, as always, could serve as a replacement to Stones in the backline as opposed to alongside him. One wayward distribution later in the match nearly resulted in a goal from the visitors. 6/10

The young full-back One more assured performance by the rising star after his initial appearance against another side. Saka failed to make the opportunity from a gorgeous touch behind the opposing backline. His position is his to lose so soon. 7/10

The newcomer A debut start in an England shirt. Somewhat careless when playing out though his whipped deliveries were a threat. An effective pace-controller for the boss to have versus sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed foul. 6

Declan Rice Deliveries from dead balls and free kicks caused problems. Was given freedom to move in left midfield yet found himself offside upon receiving in shooting positions. Granted a well-earned rest on the hour mark. 6

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a high role down the right while also put in dirty work. Displayed moments of class but mishit an effort over. Withdrawn in the closing stages by Rogers, a fellow player, following a yellow card. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's clearest opportunity of the first half, his shot smartly stopped from the Albanian keeper. As Quansah staying deep, he had to stretch the play out wide but his crosses from the touchline were hit and miss. Replaced with 15 to go. 6

Harry Kane The match-winner scoring two more goals in an England shirt. The opener a classic poacher’s finish while the second a superb finish with his head having drifted away away from the opposition. At 32, he’s only getting better and the side have every chance in the upcoming tournament with him up top. 8

The attacker Had difficulty to get into the game from the left. Had a decent opportunity following a pass by the midfielder but Strakosha kept it out. His replacement produced a bigger influence when substituted. 5/10

Replacements

• Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively connecting effectively with Kane in a natural spot, Six
• Saka (on for Eze 63) Spurned chances although his set-piece provided the opener, 6
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker 75) Lively upon introduction and provided Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery to the back post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled already, Six
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to affect things, Six