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In a commanding display, England wrapped up one more triumph against Albania, featuring multiple squad members producing standout performances throughout the game.

Starting Eleven

Dean Henderson Had little to do to perform in the first half before called into action from Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. A sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker demonstrated his reading of the game. 6/10

The debutant Tested by the opposition's biggest threat in their forward. Played through the middle early on later drifted out wide after a teammate was introduced. Seven

John Stones Pushed into midfield when in possession, something he's known for before. Sometimes lacked urgency in possession and the tactic discontinued by the interval. Six

The tall defender Always dangerous from dead balls, as always, perhaps is a replacement to Stones in the backline rather than alongside him. One wayward ball later in the match came close to the first goal for the visitors. 6

Nico O’Reilly Another assured performance from the rising star following his debut versus Serbia. Saka was unable to take full advantage of an exquisite touch behind the opposing backline. The left-back spot is his to lose already. Seven

The newcomer A debut start with the national team. A bit sloppy when playing out though his inswinging corners caused problems. An effective game manager available to the coach to have versus defensive opponents. Cautioned for a poorly timed tackle. 6

The midfielder Set-pieces from dead balls and free kicks created chances. Enjoyed room to drift on the left but was in an offside position upon receiving with a chance to score. Granted a deserved substitution on the hour mark. 6

The star midfielder Played in an advanced role on the right while also put in dirty work. Showed moments of class and mishit an effort over. Substituted in the closing stages for a teammate, his rival, after receiving a caution. 7/10

The winger Was presented with England’s top opening in the opening period, his strike excellently kept out by the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate staying deep, it fell to him to offer an outlet down the right side but his crosses from wide areas were inconsistent. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6

The captain The decisive figure with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes at international level. His first a classic poacher’s finish and the second a superb headed goal after peeling away away from the opposition. Aged 32, his form is unwavering with the national team have every chance in future competitions with him up top. Eight

The attacker Found it tough to get into the game on the left flank. Had a presentable chance when set up by Bellingham yet the keeper denied him. Rashford made much more of influence after coming on. Five

Replacements

• Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively connecting effectively with the striker in a natural spot, Six
• Saka (for the winger 63) Failed to convert yet his delivery led to the breakthrough, 6
• Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Energetic when brought on and provided the captain's brace with a brilliant delivery to the back post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable already, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star 84) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, 6