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Throughout a dominant showing, the English national team secured another triumph versus their opponents, with several squad members turning in standout performances on the pitch.

First-choice Eleven

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested required during the opening 45 but then tested by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. His sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker showed excellent game intelligence. Six out of ten

The debutant Tested by the opposition's main danger in their forward. Operated through the middle to begin with but moved to the flank after a teammate came on. Seven

The defender Pushed into midfield with the ball at his feet, as he has done previously. On occasion seemed hesitant in possession and the tactic was shelved after the break. 6/10

The tall defender A constant threat at set pieces, as always, perhaps is another option for his teammate at the back as opposed to his partner. A careless ball later in the match nearly resulted in a goal from the visitors. 6

The young full-back A further confident showing from the youngster after his initial appearance against another side. Saka was unable to take the opportunity from a clever touch behind the opposing backline. The left-back spot is his to lose already. 7/10

The newcomer His maiden beginning in an England shirt. A bit sloppy on the ball however his inswinging deliveries were a threat. A useful tempo-setter for the boss to utilize against sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a rash foul. Six

The midfielder Crosses from dead balls and free-kicks caused problems. Was given room to roam in left midfield yet found himself offside upon receiving in shooting positions. Given a merited substitution around the 60-minute point. Six

Jude Bellingham Operated in a forward role down the right while also did plenty of dirty work. Showed moments of class but mishit an effort over. Replaced towards the end by Rogers, his rival, after being booked. Seven

The winger Was presented with the team's top opening of the first half, his shot smartly stopped from the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate staying deep, he was forced to provide width down the right side but his crosses from the touchline were hit and miss. Taken off with 15 to go. 6

The captain The match-winner scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes in an England shirt. The first a typical opportunist's goal and his next an excellent finish with his head following a clever run from his marker. At 32, his form is unwavering and the side are strong contenders in future competitions with him up top. 8/10

The attacker Had difficulty to make an impact from the left. Was presented with a good opening after being played in by Bellingham yet Strakosha denied him. His replacement produced a bigger influence after coming on. Five

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively connecting well with the striker in a natural spot, Six
• Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities but his corner provided the opener, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Lively upon introduction assisting Kane’s second via an excellent ball to the far post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled so soon, Six
• Rogers (replacing the star 84) Too brief a spell to make an impact, 6/10