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Throughout a dominant performance, the English national team secured a further triumph versus their opponents, with several players delivering notable displays during the match.

First-choice Eleven

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to make during the opening 45 but then forced to intervene from an opponent's bent shot. A sliding tackle against an Albanian attacker showed sharp reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Challenged against the opposition's biggest threat in their forward. Played in a central role to begin with but moved out wide once Saka was introduced. 7

John Stones Moved into midfield when in possession, something he's known for previously. Sometimes seemed hesitant when carrying play with the approach discontinued after the break. 6

Dan Burn Always dangerous from dead balls, per usual, perhaps is a replacement for Stones in defense as opposed to his partner. One wayward pass after the break came close to an opener from Albania. 6

The young full-back One more confident display from the 20-year-old after his debut against another side. A teammate was unable to take the opportunity from a gorgeous flick behind their defense. His position is firmly his so soon. Seven

The newcomer His maiden beginning with the national team. Slightly sloppy in possession though his inswinging corners were a threat. A handy tempo-setter for the manager to call upon against defensive opponents. Cautioned for a poorly timed tackle. 6/10

The midfielder Deliveries from corners and free-kicks created chances. Had room to move down the left flank only to be in an offside position when the ball arrived in front of goal. Given a well-earned break around the 60-minute point. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Operated in a high position out wide and contributed with the hard yards. Displayed moments of class and scuffed a shot wide. Substituted late on for a teammate, his rival, after receiving a caution. Seven

The winger Had the team's clearest opportunity of the first half, his strike smartly stopped by Thomas Strakosha. With a teammate holding position, it fell to him to offer an outlet down the right side yet his deliveries from wide areas were hit and miss. Replaced with 15 to go. 6/10

The captain The decisive figure scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes in an England shirt. The first a typical opportunist's goal and his next a superb headed goal following a clever run from his marker. At 32, his form is unwavering with the national team have every chance in future competitions with him up top. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to make an impact from the left. Was presented with a decent opportunity after being played in from a teammate but Strakosha made the save. Rashford made much more of an impact in his place. 5/10

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright and linked up effectively with Kane in more familiar role, Six
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances although his set-piece led to the opener, Six
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker 75) Energetic when brought on and provided the captain's brace with superb cross into the area, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable at this level, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6