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In a impressive performance, England wrapped up a further triumph versus Albania, featuring a number of squad members producing notable performances throughout the game.

First-choice Eleven

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to perform during the opening 45 before forced to intervene from Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. One well-timed sliding intervention on Qazim Laci highlighted his reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined against the opposition's main danger in Hoxha. Operated more centrally to begin with later drifted out wide after Saka entered the fray. Seven

The defender Pushed up the pitch on the ball, as he has done in the past. Sometimes lacked urgency when carrying play with the tactic discontinued after the break. 6/10

Dan Burn A constant threat from dead balls, as always, perhaps is an alternative for his teammate at the back instead of his partner. A careless pass in the second half came close to a goal from Albania. 6/10

The young full-back Another assured performance from the youngster following his first cap against Serbia. Saka was unable to take full advantage of a clever flick over their defense. The left-back spot is his to lose at this stage. 7

The newcomer His maiden beginning with the national team. Somewhat careless on the ball however his dangerous corners were a threat. An effective game manager available to the boss to call upon against teams who drop deep. Booked for a rash foul. 6/10

The midfielder Crosses on corner kicks and free-kicks were dangerous. Was given room to drift on the left only to be in an offside position upon receiving in front of goal. Awarded a deserved break after an hour. 6

The star midfielder Played in an advanced position down the right and did plenty of defensive duties. Displayed glimpses of brilliance and scuffed an attempt wide. Replaced late on by Rogers, his rival, after being booked. Seven

The winger Was presented with the team's top opening of the first half, his effort well saved from Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah holding position, he had to stretch the play down the right side although his balls from the touchline were hit and miss. Taken off with 15 to go. 6

The captain The decisive figure netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes in an England shirt. The opener a typical poacher’s finish and his next a superb headed goal following a clever run off his defender. At 32, he’s only getting better and England are strong contenders in future competitions when he's in the team. 8/10

The attacker Had difficulty to get into the game from the left. Had a presentable chance after being played in from a teammate yet Strakosha kept it out. Rashford had a greater influence in his place. 5

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp and linked up seamlessly with Kane in more familiar role, 6
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger 63) Failed to convert although his set-piece created the first goal, 6
• Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Active upon introduction assisting the captain's brace with a brilliant delivery into the area, 7
• Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Seems settled at this level, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to make an impact, 6