How did the players fare in England's 2-0 win in Albania?
ALBANIA (4-3-3):
BERISHA 6; Hysaj 5, Ismajli 6, Djimsiti 5, Veseli 5; Laci 4 (Ramadani 88), Bare 5 (Memushaj 70, 5), Memolla 5 (Gjasula 59, 4); Uzuni 4, Cikalleshi 4 (Manaj 59, 5), Broja 4.
Subs (not used): Ajeti (gk), Lenjani, Selmani, Hoxhallari, Doka, Kallaku, Kamberi, Strakosha.
ENGLAND (4-2-3-1):
6 Pope: Became the first England keeper to keep clean sheets in his first six matches, but hasn’t had to make a single save in his last two games
7 Walker: Looked at home playing as an orthodox right-back, with his flexibility one of the key reasons why Southgate values him so highly
7 Maguire: Another solid display from the Manchester United centre-half, who will almost certainly be in the starting line-up come the summer
6 Stones: Was never seriously tested defensively, but might feel he should have done better with a headed chance in the first half
7 Shaw: Justified his return to the international fold and claimed the assist for Kane’s opener with a well-judged cross
6 Phillips: Will almost certainly make way for Henderson come the summer, but might well have played himself into the squad for the Euros
8 Rice: Outperformed his defensive-midfield partner and was always trying to get on the front foot to break up Albania’s attacking
6 Foden: There were fleeting moments of flair, although he played the vast majority of his football in front of the Albanian defence
8 MOUNT: Doubled England’s lead with a composed side-footed finish and was the game’s most effective midfielder throughout the second half
6 Sterling: Made some dangerous breaks into the Albanian box, but this was a night when things didn’t quite drop for him
7 Kane: Opened the scoring with an excellent header and also claimed the assist for Mount’s goal with a square ball across the box
Subs:
5 Ward-Prowse (for Phillips, 70): Didn’t have much chance to make an impact during his time on the field
Lingard (for Foden, 81)
(not used): Johnstone (gk), Trippier, Coady, James, Mings, Chilwell, Henderson, Bellingham, Calvert-Lewin, Watkins.
Man Of The Match: MASON MOUNT – England have plenty of attacking-midfield options at the moment, but the Chelsea man has quickly established himself as Southgate’s preferred option.
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