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In a dominant performance, England wrapped up one more win versus Albania, featuring a number of squad members producing memorable performances on the pitch.

First-choice XI

Dean Henderson Not a save to perform before the break until forced to intervene by an opponent's curling effort. One well-timed sliding tackle on Qazim Laci highlighted sharp reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Tested against the opposition's biggest threat through Hoxha. Operated in a central role to begin with but moved wider after a teammate was introduced. 7/10

The defender Pushed up the pitch when in possession, a familiar role in the past. Sometimes lacked urgency when carrying play with the experiment abandoned by the interval. Six

Dan Burn A constant threat from dead balls, as always, could serve as another option for Stones in the backline instead of alongside him. One wayward distribution in the second half almost led to the first goal from the visitors. 6

The young full-back Another composed showing from the 20-year-old after his first cap versus another side. A teammate was unable to take the most of a gorgeous backheel over the Albania defence. The role looks secure already. 7

Adam Wharton His first start with the national team. Slightly careless when playing out though his whipped deliveries posed a danger. An effective game manager for the manager to utilize against defensive opponents. Booked for a rash tackle. 6/10

Declan Rice Set-pieces on corner kicks and free kicks created chances. Enjoyed license to move in left midfield yet found himself offside as the pass came in front of goal. Granted a deserved substitution around the 60-minute point. Six

The star midfielder Operated in an advanced position out wide and put in the hard yards. Displayed glimpses of brilliance and scuffed an effort wide. Withdrawn late on for Rogers, his competition, after being booked. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s top opening in the opening period, his strike well saved from the Albanian keeper. As a teammate hanging back, it fell to him to stretch the play on the right yet his deliveries from the touchline varied in quality. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. Six

Harry Kane The difference-maker netting 77th and 78th goals in an England shirt. His first a typical opportunist's goal and the second an excellent headed goal having drifted away off his defender. Now 32, he’s only getting better and the side stand a real opportunity in future competitions with him leading the line. Eight

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to make an impact on the left flank. Was presented with a presentable chance when set up by Bellingham yet the keeper kept it out. Rashford had a greater influence in his place. 5

Bench Players

• Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Looked lively and linked up well with Kane in a natural spot, 6/10
• Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances yet his delivery created the first goal, Six
• Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Lively upon introduction and set up Kane’s second via an excellent ball to the back post, Seven
• Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled at this level, 6/10
• Rogers (for the star 84) Insufficient minutes to make an impact, Six