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Throughout a dominant display, the English national team wrapped up another win versus Albania, with several squad members producing standout displays on the pitch.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to make before the break before forced to intervene by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. A sliding challenge on Qazim Laci demonstrated sharp game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined by the opposition's main danger through Hoxha. Operated through the middle initially then shifted wider once a teammate was introduced. 7/10

John Stones Moved up the pitch with the ball at his feet, as he has done in the past. On occasion lacked urgency on the ball and the tactic abandoned after the break. 6

The tall defender A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, typically, but may be another option for Stones in the backline instead of his partner. One wayward pass in the second half almost led to the first goal for Albania. 6

The young full-back A further confident showing from the rising star after his first cap against another side. Saka did not capitalize on the most of a clever flick behind the opposing backline. His position is his to lose already. 7/10

Adam Wharton His first start with the national team. A bit careless in possession however his inswinging set-pieces posed a danger. A useful game manager available to the manager to call upon against defensive opponents. Cautioned for a poorly timed foul. 6

The midfielder Set-pieces on corner kicks and free-kicks were dangerous. Had freedom to drift in left midfield but was offside upon receiving with a chance to score. Granted a well-earned rest on the hour mark. Six

Jude Bellingham Functioned in an advanced spot down the right and did plenty of defensive duties. Showed glimpses of brilliance and scuffed a shot over. Substituted late on by Rogers, his competition, following a yellow card. 7/10

The winger Had the team's top opening of the first half, his effort well saved from the opposing goalkeeper. As a teammate holding position, he had to stretch the play out wide but his crosses from the touchline were inconsistent. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. 6

Harry Kane The decisive figure netting two more finishes in an England shirt. The first a trademark close-range tap-in and his next a classy finish with his head after peeling away away from the opposition. Aged 32, he’s only getting better with the national team have every chance next summer with him up top. Eight

The attacker Had difficulty to influence play out wide. Had a good opening when set up from a teammate however Strakosha made the save. Rashford produced a bigger influence when substituted. 5

Substitutes

• Foden (for Rice 63) Appeared sharp connecting seamlessly with the striker in a preferred position, 6/10
• Saka (for the winger 63) Failed to convert yet his delivery created the opener, Six
• Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Lively when brought on assisting Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery to the far post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Looks established at this level, 6/10
• Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Not enough time to affect things, 6