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During a impressive showing, the English national team clinched another victory against their opponents, featuring multiple players delivering standout performances on the pitch.

Starting Eleven

Dean Henderson Not a save to perform during the opening 45 until forced to intervene from an opponent's curling effort. His sliding tackle on Qazim Laci demonstrated excellent reading of the game. 6/10

The debutant Challenged against Albania’s primary attacker through Hoxha. Started through the middle to begin with later drifted out wide after a teammate entered the fray. 7

John Stones Moved up the pitch with the ball at his feet, something he's known for before. At times lacked urgency on the ball with the tactic was shelved by the interval. 6

The tall defender Always dangerous from dead balls, as always, but may be an alternative to his teammate at the back as opposed to paired with him. One wayward distribution in the second half nearly resulted in a goal from the visitors. Six

The young full-back Another assured performance by the youngster following his debut versus Serbia. Saka was unable to take full advantage of an exquisite backheel over the Albania defence. The left-back spot looks secure already. 7/10

The newcomer His maiden beginning in an England shirt. Somewhat loose when playing out however his inswinging set-pieces were a threat. A handy game manager available to the manager to call upon versus sides that sit back. Booked for a poorly timed challenge. Six

The midfielder Crosses from corners and set-plays were dangerous. Was given license to move in left midfield but was in an offside position upon receiving in front of goal. Granted a well-earned break after an hour. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Operated in a high role on the right and also put in the hard yards. Displayed flashes of quality but dragged a shot wide. Replaced in the closing stages for a teammate, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. 7

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s best chance of the first half, his effort excellently kept out from the opposing goalkeeper. As a teammate hanging back, it fell to him to offer an outlet out wide but his crosses into the box varied in quality. Replaced with 15 to go. 6/10

Harry Kane The decisive figure scoring 77th and 78th strikes at international level. The opener a typical opportunist's goal and the second an excellent finish with his head following a clever run off his defender. At 32, his form is unwavering with the national team have every chance in the upcoming tournament with him up top. 8

The attacker Struggled to influence play from the left. Was presented with a good opening when set up by Bellingham however the keeper kept it out. Rashford produced a bigger an impact when substituted. 5

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for Rice 63) Was bright and combined effectively with the striker in a preferred position, 6
• Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert but his corner provided the breakthrough, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Active when brought on and provided Kane’s second with superb cross to the far post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Seems settled at this level, 6
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Insufficient minutes to make an impact, 6