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During a dominant display, England secured one more triumph against Albania, featuring multiple players delivering memorable displays throughout the game.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to make during the opening 45 until called into action by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. One well-timed sliding tackle on Qazim Laci showed excellent anticipation. Six out of ten

The debutant Examined against the opposition's biggest threat in Hoxha. Operated more centrally initially later drifted out wide once a teammate entered the fray. Seven

The defender Pushed into midfield with the ball at his feet, a familiar role previously. At times seemed hesitant when carrying play with the approach discontinued by the interval. 6

The tall defender Always dangerous from dead balls, typically, could serve as an alternative to Stones in defense as opposed to paired with him. A careless distribution later in the match almost led to an opener for the visitors. 6/10

The young full-back Another composed performance from the youngster following his first cap versus another side. Saka was unable to take full advantage of a clever touch over their defense. His position is his to lose at this stage. 7/10

Adam Wharton A debut start with the national team. A bit careless in possession but his whipped set-pieces posed a danger. A useful pace-controller available to the coach to call upon versus teams who drop deep. Booked after a reckless challenge. Six

Declan Rice Set-pieces from dead balls and set-plays were dangerous. Enjoyed room to drift in left midfield yet found himself offside as the pass came with a chance to score. Given a merited substitution around the 60-minute point. 6/10

The star midfielder Operated in a forward spot out wide and contributed with dirty work. Demonstrated flashes of quality and scuffed an effort over. Withdrawn towards the end by Rogers, his rival, after being booked. 7

The winger Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity before halftime, his shot excellently kept out by Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah holding position, he had to offer an outlet on the right yet his deliveries from wide areas were inconsistent. Taken off with 15 to go. Six

The captain The match-winner with his two more strikes at international level. The opener a trademark close-range tap-in while the second a classy headed goal having drifted away away from the opposition. Aged 32, his form is unwavering and the side have every chance in future competitions with him leading the line. Eight

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to get into the game on the left flank. Was presented with a good opening following a pass by the midfielder however the keeper kept it out. Rashford produced a bigger effect in his place. Five

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Was bright and linked up well with the striker in a natural spot, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities but his corner provided the breakthrough, 6/10
• Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Energetic after coming on assisting the captain's brace via an excellent ball into the area, Seven
• Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable already, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star 84) Insufficient minutes to make an impact, 6