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During a dominant showing, England secured another triumph versus Albania, with multiple players delivering notable performances during the match.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested required during the opening 45 until tested from an opponent's curled attempt. A sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker demonstrated his reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Tested against Albania’s biggest threat in Hoxha. Played through the middle initially later drifted wider once a teammate came on. 7/10

John Stones Moved forward on the ball, something he's known for before. At times was too casual when carrying play and the experiment abandoned at half-time. Six

Dan Burn A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, as always, could serve as another option to his teammate in defense instead of alongside him. A loose ball later in the match came close to a goal from Albania. 6

The young full-back A further confident performance from the youngster after his initial appearance versus Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on the most of a clever backheel behind the opposing backline. The role is his to lose already. 7/10

The newcomer His first start in an England shirt. Somewhat loose when playing out though his inswinging corners were a threat. A handy game manager for the manager to utilize versus teams who drop deep. Cautioned for a rash foul. 6/10

The midfielder Crosses from corners and free kicks created chances. Had license to roam down the left flank yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived in front of goal. Granted a merited substitution on the hour mark. 6

The star midfielder Functioned in a high position on the right while also contributed with defensive duties. Displayed flashes of quality and scuffed an attempt wide. Replaced late on for Rogers, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity before halftime, his shot smartly stopped by the opposing goalkeeper. With Quansah holding position, it fell to him to stretch the play down the right side yet his deliveries from wide areas were hit and miss. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

Harry Kane The decisive figure netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes for his country. The first a typical opportunist's goal while the second a superb finish with his head after peeling away off his defender. At 32, he continues to improve with the national team have every chance in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. Eight

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to make an impact on the left flank. Was presented with a presentable chance following a pass by Bellingham yet Strakosha denied him. His replacement had a greater an impact in his place. Five

Bench Players

• Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively and combined seamlessly with Kane in a natural spot, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Failed to convert but his corner created the breakthrough, Six
• Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Active after coming on and provided the captain's brace via an excellent ball into the area, 7
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Looks established already, Six
• Morgan Rogers (for the star 84) Not enough time to make an impact, 6