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Throughout a commanding performance, England secured a further triumph versus their opponents, featuring multiple squad members producing standout displays on the pitch.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Not a save to make in the first half but then called into action by an opponent's curled attempt. A sliding challenge on an Albanian attacker showed his reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Challenged by Albania’s biggest threat in their forward. Played through the middle initially later drifted out wide once Saka was introduced. 7

The defender Advanced into midfield when in possession, as he has done previously. At times seemed hesitant on the ball with the approach was shelved by the interval. 6/10

The tall defender A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, typically, perhaps is an alternative to his teammate in defense instead of alongside him. A careless pass later in the match nearly resulted in a goal for Albania. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly One more assured performance from the rising star following his initial appearance against another side. A teammate did not capitalize on the most of a clever flick over their defense. The left-back spot is firmly his at this stage. 7

The newcomer His first start with the national team. Somewhat careless on the ball however his whipped deliveries caused problems. A useful pace-controller available to the boss to utilize versus teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow for a rash tackle. Six

The midfielder Crosses from corners and free kicks were dangerous. Was given freedom to move on the left but was in an offside position as the pass came in front of goal. Granted a merited substitution on the hour mark. 6/10

The star midfielder Functioned in a high position on the right while also did plenty of the hard yards. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance and dragged an effort over. Withdrawn in the closing stages by Rogers, his rival, following a yellow card. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's top opening before halftime, his strike well saved by the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah holding position, it fell to him to offer an outlet on the right yet his deliveries from the touchline were inconsistent. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. Six

The captain The decisive figure scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes in an England shirt. The opener a classic poacher’s finish and his next a classy header following a clever run away from the opposition. Aged 32, he continues to improve with the national team have every chance in the upcoming tournament with him up top. Eight

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to get into the game on the left flank. Had a decent opportunity when set up by the midfielder but the keeper made the save. Rashford had a greater influence after coming on. 5

Bench Players

• Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively connecting seamlessly with Kane in a preferred position, Six
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities but his corner led to the breakthrough, 6
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Lively after coming on and provided Kane’s second via an excellent ball into the area, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Seems settled so soon, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star 84) Insufficient minutes to affect things, 6/10