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In a commanding performance, the English national team wrapped up another triumph against their opponents, with several players turning in memorable displays on the pitch.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Not a save to make before the break before forced to intervene by an opponent's curling effort. His sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker demonstrated his reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Tested by Albania’s primary attacker through Hoxha. Played more centrally early on but moved out wide after a teammate was introduced. 7/10

The defender Pushed forward with the ball at his feet, as he has done previously. Sometimes lacked urgency when carrying play and the approach was shelved at half-time. 6

Dan Burn A constant threat at set pieces, per usual, perhaps is another option for Stones at the back rather than alongside him. A loose pass after the break almost led to an opener for the visitors. 6/10

The young full-back A further assured display by the rising star after his first cap against another side. Saka did not capitalize on the opportunity from an exquisite backheel over their defense. His position is firmly his at this stage. 7

The newcomer A debut start with the national team. Slightly sloppy when playing out though his whipped corners caused problems. A handy pace-controller available to the coach to have versus defensive opponents. Booked after a reckless challenge. 6/10

Declan Rice Set-pieces on corner kicks and free-kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed freedom to move in left midfield only to be in an offside position as the pass came in shooting positions. Given a deserved rest after an hour. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Operated in an advanced position on the right and contributed with the hard yards. Showed moments of class and dragged a shot over. Withdrawn towards the end by Rogers, his rival, after being booked. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity of the first half, his shot smartly stopped from the Albanian keeper. As Quansah holding position, he was forced to stretch the play down the right side but his crosses from wide areas were hit and miss. Substituted late in the match. Six

Harry Kane The difference-maker scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals in an England shirt. The first a typical close-range tap-in and his next an excellent finish with his head following a clever run from his marker. Now 32, his form is unwavering with the national team are strong contenders in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to make an impact out wide. Had a decent opportunity following a pass from a teammate yet Strakosha denied him. Rashford produced a bigger effect in his place. 5/10

Replacements

• Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively and linked up effectively with Kane in more familiar role, Six
• Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances but his corner provided the opener, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Lively when brought on assisting the captain's brace with a brilliant delivery to the back post, 7
• Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Seems settled at this level, Six
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6/10