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During a dominant showing, England wrapped up a further triumph against their opponents, featuring multiple squad members delivering memorable displays throughout the game.

First-choice XI

Dean Henderson Not a save required in the first half before called into action from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. His sliding tackle against an Albanian attacker showed excellent game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined by the opposition's primary attacker in Hoxha. Operated in a central role to begin with but moved out wide after a teammate entered the fray. 7/10

The defender Pushed into midfield on the ball, as he has done previously. At times lacked urgency in possession and the approach was shelved after the break. 6

The tall defender A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, typically, perhaps is an alternative to Stones at the back instead of paired with him. A careless ball in the second half came close to an opener from Albania. Six

The young full-back Another confident display by the youngster following his first cap versus another side. Saka failed to make the opportunity from a clever flick over their defense. His position is his to lose so soon. 7/10

The newcomer His first start with the national team. Slightly loose on the ball though his inswinging corners caused problems. A useful game manager available to the coach to utilize versus defensive opponents. Shown a yellow for a rash challenge. 6/10

The midfielder Deliveries from corners and free-kicks created chances. Enjoyed license to move in left midfield but was in an offside position as the pass came with a chance to score. Awarded a merited break on the hour mark. Six

The star midfielder Played in a high role on the right while also did plenty of the hard yards. Demonstrated flashes of quality and dragged a shot over. Substituted late on for Rogers, a fellow player, after being booked. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity in the opening period, his effort well saved from the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah staying deep, it fell to him to offer an outlet on the right but his crosses from the touchline were hit and miss. Replaced with 15 to go. 6

The captain The match-winner netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes in an England shirt. The first a typical close-range tap-in and his next an excellent finish with his head following a clever run from his marker. Aged 32, he continues to improve with the national team stand a real opportunity in future competitions with him up top. Eight

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to get into the game on the left flank. Was presented with a good opening following a pass by Bellingham yet Strakosha made the save. Rashford made much more of effect when substituted. 5

Replacements

• Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp and combined well with Kane in a natural spot, Six
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert yet his delivery led to the first goal, 6
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Lively after coming on assisting Kane’s second via an excellent ball to the far post, Seven
• Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled so soon, 6
• Morgan Rogers (for the star 84) Not enough time to influence the game, Six