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During a impressive display, England clinched another win against their opponents, featuring several players producing standout displays on the pitch.

Starting Lineup

Dean Henderson Not a save to make during the opening 45 but then tested from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. One well-timed sliding challenge against an Albanian attacker showed sharp anticipation. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged by Albania’s biggest threat in Hoxha. Started in a central role early on but moved wider after a teammate was introduced. 7/10

The defender Moved forward when in possession, something he's known for before. On occasion was too casual on the ball and the approach discontinued after the break. Six

The tall defender Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, as always, but may be an alternative for Stones in the backline as opposed to alongside him. A careless ball after the break came close to a goal from Albania. 6/10

The young full-back One more assured showing by the rising star after his debut versus another side. Saka did not capitalize on the most of a gorgeous touch over the Albania defence. The left-back spot is firmly his at this stage. 7/10

The newcomer His maiden beginning with the national team. A bit sloppy in possession however his dangerous corners caused problems. An effective pace-controller available to the coach to have versus sides that sit back. Booked for a poorly timed tackle. 6

Declan Rice Set-pieces from corners and free kicks created chances. Was given room to roam in left midfield only to be offside upon receiving in shooting positions. Granted a merited break around the 60-minute point. Six

The star midfielder Operated in a high role out wide and also put in dirty work. Demonstrated flashes of quality but mishit a shot high. Substituted in the closing stages by Rogers, a fellow player, following a yellow card. Seven

The winger Had England’s top opening before halftime, his strike smartly stopped by Thomas Strakosha. As Quansah hanging back, he had to provide width out wide yet his deliveries from the touchline varied in quality. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

Harry Kane The match-winner scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes in an England shirt. The first a classic opportunist's goal while the second a classy headed goal following a clever run off his defender. Aged 32, he’s only getting better and England stand a real opportunity next summer with him leading the line. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to influence play from the left. Had a good opening when set up from a teammate yet Strakosha made the save. Rashford produced a bigger effect in his place. 5

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp connecting well with Kane in more familiar role, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities but his corner provided the breakthrough, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Energetic upon introduction and set up the captain's brace via an excellent ball to the far post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable already, 6
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Not enough time to affect things, 6