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During a impressive showing, the English national team wrapped up another victory against their opponents, featuring multiple squad members producing memorable performances on the pitch.

First-choice XI

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested to perform before the break before tested from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. One well-timed sliding intervention against Qazim Laci showed his game intelligence. Six out of ten

The debutant Examined against Albania’s main danger in Hoxha. Played through the middle to begin with but moved wider after Saka came on. 7

The defender Pushed up the pitch on the ball, something he's known for previously. On occasion was too casual when carrying play with the approach abandoned at half-time. 6

Dan Burn A nuisance at set pieces, per usual, could serve as another option to his teammate in the backline instead of his partner. A loose distribution in the second half almost led to an opener from Albania. Six

Nico O’Reilly One more confident display by the youngster after his first cap against another side. Saka did not capitalize on the opportunity from a gorgeous touch over their defense. The role is his to lose at this stage. 7/10

The newcomer A debut start in an England shirt. A bit loose when playing out but his dangerous corners posed a danger. A handy pace-controller available to the coach to call upon against teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow for a rash foul. Six

The midfielder Crosses from dead balls and free-kicks were dangerous. Had license to move on the left only to be offside when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Given a merited substitution around the 60-minute point. Six

The star midfielder Operated in a forward position out wide while also put in the hard yards. Demonstrated flashes of quality and dragged a shot over. Substituted in the closing stages for Rogers, a fellow player, after being booked. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's top opening in the opening period, his strike excellently kept out by the Albanian keeper. With a teammate staying deep, he had to stretch the play down the right side although his balls from the touchline were inconsistent. Substituted late in the match. Six

Harry Kane The match-winner scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes in an England shirt. The opener a typical close-range tap-in and the second a classy finish with his head following a clever run from his marker. Aged 32, his form is unwavering and the side are strong contenders in future competitions with him up top. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to influence play out wide. Had a presentable chance following a pass by Bellingham but Strakosha kept it out. Rashford had a greater an impact when substituted. Five

Replacements

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Was bright connecting well with Kane in more familiar role, Six
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger 63) Failed to convert yet his delivery led to the breakthrough, Six
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen 75) Active upon introduction and provided the captain's brace with superb cross to the far post, 7/10
• Anderson (for Wharton 75) Seems settled so soon, Six
• Morgan Rogers (for the star 84) Not enough time to influence the game, 6