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During a impressive showing, England secured a further victory versus their opponents, featuring multiple players producing standout performances throughout the game.

Starting XI

The goalkeeper Had little to do required before the break until tested from Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. One well-timed sliding tackle on Qazim Laci showed sharp anticipation. Six out of ten

The debutant Examined by the opposition's primary attacker through their forward. Started more centrally early on later drifted wider once a teammate was introduced. 7

The defender Advanced forward with the ball at his feet, something he's known for previously. At times lacked urgency on the ball with the tactic abandoned after the break. Six

The tall defender A nuisance from dead balls, per usual, could serve as another option for his teammate at the back rather than alongside him. One wayward distribution in the second half came close to the first goal for Albania. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly Another assured showing by the youngster following his initial appearance against another side. A teammate did not capitalize on full advantage of an exquisite touch over the opposing backline. The left-back spot is his to lose so soon. 7/10

The newcomer A debut start for his country. Slightly loose in possession but his inswinging set-pieces caused problems. A useful game manager for the boss to have versus sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed foul. 6/10

The midfielder Crosses on corner kicks and free-kicks caused problems. Enjoyed room to roam down the left flank but was in an offside position upon receiving with a chance to score. Granted a well-earned rest on the hour mark. Six

Jude Bellingham Played in an advanced position down the right while also put in the hard yards. Demonstrated moments of class and mishit an attempt wide. Substituted in the closing stages by a teammate, his competition, after receiving a caution. Seven

The winger Was presented with the team's best chance in the opening period, his shot excellently kept out from Thomas Strakosha. With a teammate staying deep, it fell to him to provide width down the right side yet his deliveries from wide areas varied in quality. Substituted with 15 to go. 6

Harry Kane The difference-maker scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes in an England shirt. The first a classic poacher’s finish and his next a classy finish with his head after peeling away from his marker. Now 32, he’s only getting better and the side have every chance in future competitions with him leading the line. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Struggled to make an impact out wide. Was presented with a decent opportunity following a pass by Bellingham however Strakosha denied him. Rashford had a greater an impact when substituted. 5

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively connecting well with Kane in more familiar role, 6
• Saka (for Eze 63) Spurned chances although his set-piece created the opener, Six
• Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Energetic after coming on assisting the second goal via an excellent ball to the far post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable already, Six
• Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6/10