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In a impressive display, England clinched another triumph versus Albania, with several players delivering standout displays during the match.

First-choice XI

Dean Henderson Not a save to perform in the first half but then called into action from an opponent's bent shot. His sliding tackle against Qazim Laci demonstrated his game intelligence. 6/10

The debutant Challenged against Albania’s main danger in Hoxha. Operated in a central role to begin with but moved out wide after Saka came on. Seven

John Stones Moved up the pitch on the ball, as he has done in the past. On occasion lacked urgency on the ball with the approach discontinued by the interval. 6

The tall defender A constant threat from dead balls, per usual, but may be another option to his teammate in the backline rather than paired with him. One wayward pass after the break almost led to a goal from the visitors. Six

The young full-back Another composed performance from the rising star after his initial appearance versus Serbia. A teammate failed to make the most of a gorgeous touch behind the Albania defence. The left-back spot looks secure already. 7

The newcomer His maiden beginning with the national team. A bit loose on the ball though his whipped corners caused problems. A handy tempo-setter available to the manager to call upon versus defensive opponents. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed challenge. 6

The midfielder Set-pieces on corner kicks and free-kicks created chances. Enjoyed license to move on the left but was in an offside position when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Granted a deserved break on the hour mark. 6

Jude Bellingham Operated in a forward spot out wide while also did plenty of defensive duties. Displayed flashes of quality and scuffed an attempt over. Withdrawn in the closing stages for Rogers, his rival, following a yellow card. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s best chance in the opening period, his strike well saved by the Albanian keeper. With Quansah holding position, he was forced to offer an outlet down the right side although his balls from wide areas varied in quality. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. 6

Harry Kane The decisive figure with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes at international level. The first a typical close-range tap-in and the second a superb headed goal having drifted away from his marker. Now 32, he continues to improve and England have every chance in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to get into the game out wide. Had a presentable chance after being played in by the midfielder yet the keeper made the save. His replacement made much more of influence in his place. Five

Bench Players

• Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Looked lively connecting well with Kane in a natural spot, 6
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Spurned chances although his set-piece created the opener, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen 75) Energetic upon introduction assisting the captain's brace with a brilliant delivery into the area, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Looks established already, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Not enough time to make an impact, 6/10