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In a impressive display, the English national team secured one more triumph against their opponents, with several players delivering notable performances throughout the game.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to make during the opening 45 before called into action by an opponent's curling effort. A sliding intervention against Qazim Laci demonstrated sharp anticipation. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Tested against the opposition's biggest threat in Hoxha. Operated more centrally to begin with then shifted to the flank once a teammate was introduced. 7/10

John Stones Moved into midfield on the ball, as he has done previously. At times lacked urgency on the ball with the tactic discontinued at half-time. 6

The tall defender Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, typically, but may be another option for Stones in the backline rather than alongside him. One wayward pass after the break almost led to a goal from Albania. Six

Nico O’Reilly Another composed performance by the rising star following his first cap versus Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on the most of a gorgeous touch over the Albania defence. The left-back spot is firmly his so soon. 7

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning in an England shirt. Somewhat sloppy on the ball though his inswinging set-pieces posed a danger. A handy pace-controller available to the manager to call upon against sides that sit back. Cautioned for a poorly timed challenge. 6/10

The midfielder Set-pieces on corner kicks and free kicks created chances. Was given license to roam down the left flank but was in an offside position as the pass came with a chance to score. Granted a merited rest around the 60-minute point. 6

The star midfielder Functioned in an advanced position down the right while also contributed with defensive duties. Showed moments of class and mishit an attempt wide. Withdrawn late on for a teammate, a fellow player, following a yellow card. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's top opening in the opening period, his effort smartly stopped by the Albanian keeper. As Quansah holding position, he had to provide width down the right side yet his deliveries from wide areas varied in quality. Replaced with 15 to go. 6/10

Harry Kane The match-winner with his 77th and 78th finishes for his country. His first a typical close-range tap-in and the second a classy finish with his head following a clever run from his marker. Aged 32, he continues to improve and the side have every chance in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. 8

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to get into the game from the left. Had a decent opportunity after being played in from a teammate however Strakosha denied him. Rashford produced a bigger an impact in his place. 5/10

Replacements

• Foden (for Rice 63) Appeared sharp and combined well with Kane in a preferred position, 6/10
• Saka (on for Eze 63) Missed opportunities yet his delivery led to the breakthrough, 6
• Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Active when brought on assisting the captain's brace with a brilliant delivery to the back post, 7/10
• Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable so soon, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Insufficient minutes to affect things, 6