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In a dominant performance, England wrapped up a further triumph versus Albania, featuring a number of squad members producing memorable displays throughout the game.

First-choice Lineup

Dean Henderson Had little to do to make in the first half but then called into action by an opponent's curling effort. A sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker demonstrated excellent game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined against the opposition's main danger in their forward. Played in a central role to begin with later drifted to the flank once a teammate came on. 7/10

John Stones Advanced forward on the ball, as he has done previously. On occasion was too casual in possession with the approach abandoned by the interval. 6/10

The tall defender Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, per usual, perhaps is an alternative to Stones at the back as opposed to alongside him. A careless ball later in the match came close to an opener for Albania. 6/10

The young full-back A further composed display from the 20-year-old after his first cap against Serbia. A teammate failed to make the opportunity from a clever touch behind the Albania defence. The role looks secure so soon. 7

The newcomer His first start for his country. Slightly loose on the ball but his dangerous deliveries posed a danger. An effective pace-controller available to the coach to utilize against teams who drop deep. Booked after a reckless foul. Six

The midfielder Deliveries from corners and set-plays caused problems. Had freedom to drift on the left only to be in an offside position when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Granted a well-earned substitution around the 60-minute point. Six

Jude Bellingham Played in a forward position down the right and did plenty of dirty work. Displayed flashes of quality and dragged an attempt high. Withdrawn towards the end by Rogers, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity of the first half, his strike well saved by Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah hanging back, it fell to him to offer an outlet on the right although his balls from wide areas varied in quality. Taken off with 15 to go. 6/10

Harry Kane The match-winner netting two more finishes in an England shirt. The opener a classic close-range tap-in and the second a classy headed goal having drifted away off his defender. Now 32, he continues to improve with the national team are strong contenders in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. 8

Eberechi Eze Struggled to get into the game out wide. Had a good opening when set up by Bellingham but the keeper made the save. Rashford produced a bigger effect when substituted. 5/10

Substitutes

• Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Looked lively and combined effectively with Kane in more familiar role, 6/10
• Saka (for Eze 63) Missed opportunities yet his delivery created the first goal, 6
• Rashford (for the attacker 75) Lively upon introduction and set up the second goal with superb cross into the area, Seven
• Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled at this level, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for the star 84) Insufficient minutes to affect things, 6/10