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During a impressive showing, the English national team secured a further victory versus Albania, with several players turning in standout displays during the match.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to make before the break but then called into action from Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. A sliding intervention on Qazim Laci showed sharp anticipation. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged by Albania’s primary attacker in Hoxha. Started through the middle initially then shifted wider once Saka was introduced. 7/10

The defender Pushed forward when in possession, as he has done previously. Sometimes seemed hesitant when carrying play with the tactic abandoned by the interval. 6

The tall defender A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, per usual, but may be an alternative for his teammate at the back as opposed to alongside him. A loose distribution after the break almost led to an opener for Albania. 6

The young full-back One more assured showing by the youngster after his debut against Serbia. Saka failed to make the most of a clever flick behind the Albania defence. The left-back spot is his to lose at this stage. Seven

The newcomer His first start in an England shirt. Slightly loose when playing out however his dangerous corners posed a danger. A useful game manager for the coach to call upon versus sides that sit back. Booked for a rash tackle. Six

The midfielder Set-pieces from corners and free-kicks were dangerous. Was given room to drift in left midfield only to be in an offside position when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Granted a deserved substitution after an hour. Six

The star midfielder Functioned in an advanced role on the right and put in the hard yards. Showed moments of class but scuffed a shot wide. Substituted late on for a teammate, a fellow player, after being booked. Seven

The winger Was presented with the team's best chance before halftime, his shot smartly stopped by the opposing goalkeeper. With Quansah holding position, he was forced to stretch the play on the right yet his deliveries from the touchline were inconsistent. Taken off with 15 to go. 6

Harry Kane The match-winner netting two more goals in an England shirt. The first a trademark poacher’s finish and his next a classy headed goal after peeling away off his defender. Aged 32, he continues to improve and England stand a real opportunity next summer when he's in the team. 8

The attacker Struggled to make an impact on the left flank. Was presented with a good opening when set up from a teammate but the keeper made the save. His replacement made much more of influence when substituted. Five

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright connecting well with Kane in a natural spot, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Failed to convert but his corner led to the breakthrough, 6
• Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Active after coming on assisting Kane’s second with superb cross into the area, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Seems settled already, Six
• Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to make an impact, Six