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In a impressive performance, the English national team wrapped up a further win against Albania, featuring multiple squad members producing memorable displays during the match.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to make during the opening 45 until tested from an opponent's curling effort. A sliding intervention on Qazim Laci highlighted his game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Challenged by the opposition's primary attacker in their forward. Operated through the middle initially later drifted wider after Saka entered the fray. Seven

John Stones Moved up the pitch on the ball, a familiar role before. Sometimes seemed hesitant on the ball with the tactic discontinued at half-time. 6/10

Dan Burn Always dangerous at set pieces, as always, perhaps is another option for his teammate at the back as opposed to paired with him. One wayward distribution in the second half came close to a goal from Albania. Six

Nico O’Reilly One more assured display from the 20-year-old following his initial appearance against Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on full advantage of an exquisite touch over their defense. The left-back spot is his to lose so soon. 7/10

Adam Wharton His first start in an England shirt. A bit sloppy in possession but his dangerous set-pieces caused problems. A handy tempo-setter available to the boss to utilize versus teams who drop deep. Cautioned for a rash challenge. Six

The midfielder Set-pieces from corners and free kicks caused problems. Enjoyed room to move in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Granted a deserved break around the 60-minute point. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Functioned in an advanced position out wide and also contributed with the hard yards. Showed flashes of quality but scuffed a shot high. Replaced late on by a teammate, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's clearest opportunity before halftime, his shot smartly stopped from Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah hanging back, it fell to him to offer an outlet down the right side although his balls from wide areas were inconsistent. Substituted with 15 to go. 6/10

Harry Kane The match-winner netting two more finishes at international level. The opener a classic poacher’s finish and his next an excellent finish with his head after peeling away off his defender. Aged 32, he’s only getting better with the national team are strong contenders in the upcoming tournament with him up top. 8/10

The attacker Found it tough to influence play out wide. Had a presentable chance following a pass by Bellingham however Strakosha made the save. Rashford made much more of effect in his place. 5/10

Substitutes

• Foden (replacing Rice 63) Was bright and combined effectively with the striker in a natural spot, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities yet his delivery provided the first goal, Six
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Lively after coming on and provided the second goal via an excellent ball to the far post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled at this level, 6
• Rogers (replacing the star 84) Insufficient minutes to make an impact, 6