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Throughout a dominant performance, the English national team wrapped up one more victory versus Albania, with multiple squad members delivering standout displays on the pitch.

First-choice Eleven

The goalkeeper Not a save to perform during the opening 45 until called into action by an opponent's curled attempt. A sliding tackle on an Albanian attacker showed sharp game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined against the opposition's main danger through their forward. Operated more centrally to begin with later drifted to the flank after Saka entered the fray. 7

John Stones Pushed up the pitch with the ball at his feet, something he's known for previously. At times was too casual in possession with the approach discontinued at half-time. Six

Dan Burn A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, per usual, perhaps is an alternative to his teammate in defense instead of his partner. A careless distribution after the break came close to a goal from the visitors. Six

Nico O’Reilly One more composed showing from the rising star after his initial appearance versus Serbia. A teammate was unable to take the opportunity from an exquisite backheel over their defense. His position is firmly his so soon. 7/10

The newcomer His first start in an England shirt. A bit sloppy in possession however his whipped corners were a threat. A useful tempo-setter for the boss to call upon against teams who drop deep. Booked after a reckless foul. 6

The midfielder Deliveries from corners and free kicks created chances. Had room to drift on the left yet found himself offside when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Awarded a well-earned rest around the 60-minute point. Six

The star midfielder Operated in a high spot on the right and also did plenty of the hard yards. Demonstrated flashes of quality and scuffed a shot high. Substituted in the closing stages for Rogers, his competition, after receiving a caution. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s clearest opportunity before halftime, his effort smartly stopped by the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate holding position, he had to stretch the play out wide yet his deliveries into the box varied in quality. Taken off with 15 to go. 6

The captain The difference-maker with his 77th and 78th finishes at international level. The opener a trademark opportunist's goal while the second an excellent header following a clever run from his marker. At 32, his form is unwavering and the side stand a real opportunity 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 good opening after being played in by Bellingham however the keeper made the save. Rashford made much more of effect after coming on. 5/10

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (for a teammate 63) Appeared sharp and combined well with the striker in a natural spot, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger 63) Spurned chances but his corner led to the breakthrough, 6
• Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Active when brought on and set up Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery to the far post, 7/10
• Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable at this level, 6
• Morgan Rogers (for the star 84) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6/10