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Throughout a impressive showing, England clinched one more win versus their opponents, featuring multiple players delivering memorable performances throughout the game.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to perform in the first half until forced to intervene by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. A sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker showed his anticipation. 6/10

The debutant Challenged against Albania’s primary attacker through their forward. Operated more centrally early on but moved to the flank after a teammate entered the fray. Seven

The defender Advanced up the pitch when in possession, as he has done before. At times lacked urgency on the ball with the tactic was shelved by the interval. 6

The tall defender Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, as always, perhaps is another option for Stones in the backline rather than paired with him. One wayward pass in the second half came close to an opener for the visitors. Six

The young full-back Another assured display from the 20-year-old following his initial appearance versus Serbia. Saka was unable to take the most of a gorgeous flick behind the opposing backline. The left-back spot looks secure already. 7

Adam Wharton His first start in an England shirt. Somewhat loose on the ball but his inswinging set-pieces caused problems. An effective tempo-setter for the manager to have versus sides that sit back. Cautioned for a rash tackle. Six

The midfielder Deliveries on corner kicks and free kicks caused problems. Had freedom to drift down the left flank but was in an offside position as the pass came with a chance to score. Given a deserved rest after an hour. 6/10

The star midfielder Operated in a high role out wide and did plenty of the hard yards. Demonstrated moments of class but scuffed an effort high. Substituted late on by a teammate, his rival, after being booked. 7/10

The winger Was presented with England’s top opening before halftime, his strike well saved from Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah staying deep, he had to provide width down the right side yet his deliveries from the touchline varied in quality. Taken off with 15 to go. 6

Harry Kane The decisive figure with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes at international level. The first a trademark poacher’s finish while the second a superb header having drifted away away from the opposition. At 32, he’s only getting better and England are strong contenders next summer when he's in the team. Eight

The attacker Had difficulty to make an impact out wide. Had a decent opportunity after being played in from a teammate yet Strakosha kept it out. His replacement made much more of effect in his place. Five

Replacements

• Foden (replacing Rice 63) Appeared sharp and linked up seamlessly with the striker in a preferred position, 6
• Saka (for Eze 63) Spurned chances although his set-piece led to the opener, Six
• Rashford (for the attacker 75) Energetic upon introduction and set up the second goal with superb cross to the far post, Seven
• Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable already, Six
• Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6