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Throughout a dominant showing, the English national team clinched one more triumph against Albania, featuring a number of players producing standout displays on the pitch.

Starting XI

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested required before the break until tested from an opponent's bent shot. His sliding challenge against an Albanian attacker demonstrated excellent game intelligence. Six out of ten

The debutant Examined against the opposition's main danger in their forward. Played more centrally initially later drifted to the flank once Saka was introduced. Seven

The defender Moved into midfield on the ball, something he's known for previously. At times was too casual on the ball with the approach was shelved at half-time. 6

Dan Burn A nuisance from dead balls, as always, perhaps is a replacement for Stones in defense rather than alongside him. A loose distribution in the second half almost led to an opener for the visitors. Six

The young full-back A further assured display by the 20-year-old after his first cap against Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on the opportunity from an exquisite touch over the Albania defence. His position looks secure so soon. 7/10

Adam Wharton His first start for his country. Slightly loose when playing out however his dangerous corners were a threat. An effective tempo-setter for the boss to call upon versus sides that sit back. Cautioned for a rash foul. 6/10

Declan Rice Set-pieces from dead balls and free kicks created chances. Had freedom to roam on the left yet found himself offside upon receiving in shooting positions. Given a merited rest after an hour. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Operated in an advanced role out wide while also contributed with dirty work. Displayed flashes of quality but dragged an attempt over. Withdrawn in the closing stages by Rogers, his rival, after receiving a caution. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's top opening before halftime, his effort well saved from the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah holding position, it fell to him to provide width out wide yet his deliveries from wide areas were hit and miss. Replaced late in the match. 6

The captain The decisive figure scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals in an England shirt. His first a classic opportunist's goal and his next a classy headed goal following a clever run away from the opposition. Aged 32, he’s only getting better and England have every chance in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. Eight

Eberechi Eze Struggled to get into the game from the left. Had a decent opportunity after being played in from a teammate however the keeper kept it out. Rashford made much more of influence when substituted. Five

Substitutes

• Foden (for a teammate 63) Appeared sharp and combined well with Kane in more familiar role, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger 63) Failed to convert although his set-piece provided the first goal, 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen 75) Lively after coming on and set up the captain's brace with a brilliant delivery to the back post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled already, 6/10
• Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6