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Throughout a impressive display, the English national team clinched another victory against their opponents, with a number of players turning in notable performances throughout the game.

Starting Lineup

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested to perform before the break but then forced to intervene from an opponent's bent shot. A sliding tackle against Qazim Laci showed sharp anticipation. Six out of ten

The debutant Challenged against Albania’s primary attacker through their forward. Played more centrally to begin with but moved wider after Saka was introduced. Seven

John Stones Moved up the pitch with the ball at his feet, a familiar role previously. At times was too casual when carrying play with the experiment was shelved at half-time. 6/10

Dan Burn A constant threat from dead balls, as always, perhaps is another option to Stones at the back as opposed to his partner. A careless pass later in the match came close to an opener from Albania. 6

Nico O’Reilly A further assured display by the rising star after his debut versus another side. A teammate was unable to take the opportunity from a clever backheel over their defense. The left-back spot looks secure so soon. Seven

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning in an England shirt. A bit sloppy when playing out though his inswinging corners caused problems. A useful pace-controller available to the coach to utilize versus teams who drop deep. Booked for a poorly timed foul. Six

The midfielder Deliveries on corner kicks and set-plays were dangerous. Enjoyed license to roam on the left yet found himself offside as the pass came in shooting positions. Granted a merited break on the hour mark. 6

The star midfielder Played in an advanced spot out wide and contributed with dirty work. Showed glimpses of brilliance but dragged a shot wide. Replaced towards the end by Rogers, his rival, following a yellow card. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s top opening in the opening period, his effort well saved by the Albanian keeper. With Quansah staying deep, it fell to him to stretch the play down the right side although his balls into the box were inconsistent. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

Harry Kane The match-winner netting 77th and 78th strikes in an England shirt. The opener a classic poacher’s finish while the second a superb finish with his head following a clever run from his marker. At 32, he’s only getting better and the side have every chance in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. Eight

The attacker Had difficulty to influence play from the left. Had a decent opportunity following a pass by the midfielder but the keeper made the save. Rashford produced a bigger influence in his place. Five

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively connecting effectively with the striker in a preferred position, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger 63) Failed to convert but his corner led to the breakthrough, Six
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Active after coming on and provided the captain's brace with superb cross to the back post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Looks established already, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star 84) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6