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During a impressive display, the English national team secured another victory versus Albania, with a number of squad members turning in notable displays during the match.

First-choice XI

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested to perform in the first half before called into action from an opponent's curling effort. His sliding tackle against Qazim Laci showed sharp reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined against the opposition's primary attacker through Hoxha. Operated in a central role early on but moved wider once a teammate entered the fray. Seven

John Stones Pushed forward when in possession, as he has done in the past. On occasion was too casual in possession and the experiment was shelved at half-time. Six

Dan Burn A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, as always, could serve as another option for Stones in defense instead of alongside him. A loose pass after the break came close to a goal for the visitors. 6

Nico O’Reilly One more confident performance from the rising star following his first cap versus another side. Saka was unable to take the most of a gorgeous touch over the opposing backline. The role is firmly his already. Seven

Adam Wharton His first start for his country. Somewhat careless on the ball but his whipped set-pieces posed a danger. An effective game manager for the manager to have against defensive opponents. Cautioned for a rash foul. Six

Declan Rice Deliveries on corner kicks and free kicks created chances. Was given room to roam on the left only to be in an offside position when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Granted a merited break on the hour mark. 6

The star midfielder Operated in an advanced position down the right while also did plenty of defensive duties. Showed glimpses of brilliance and mishit an attempt high. Withdrawn towards the end for a teammate, his rival, after being booked. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity in the opening period, his strike smartly stopped from Thomas Strakosha. As Quansah holding position, it fell to him to offer an outlet out wide although his balls into the box were inconsistent. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6

Harry Kane The decisive figure netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes in an England shirt. The first a typical poacher’s finish while the second an excellent finish with his head after peeling away away from the opposition. Aged 32, his form is unwavering and the side stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament with him up top. Eight

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to influence play out wide. Was presented with a decent opportunity when set up from a teammate however the keeper made the save. Rashford had a greater effect in his place. 5/10

Replacements

• Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp and linked up effectively with the striker in more familiar role, 6/10
• Saka (for the winger 63) Missed opportunities yet his delivery created the breakthrough, 6
• Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Active when brought on assisting the second goal with a brilliant delivery to the far post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Looks established at this level, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Not enough time to affect things, 6/10