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During a impressive showing, the English national team clinched another win against their opponents, featuring a number of players turning in memorable performances on the pitch.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to perform in the first half before forced to intervene from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. His sliding tackle against an Albanian attacker demonstrated his game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined against the opposition's primary attacker through Hoxha. Played more centrally early on but moved wider once a teammate came on. 7/10

John Stones Advanced forward when in possession, a familiar role before. Sometimes was too casual in possession and the tactic abandoned after the break. Six

The tall defender Always dangerous from dead balls, as always, but may be an alternative for Stones in the backline rather than paired with him. A loose pass in the second half almost led to a goal from the visitors. 6

The young full-back Another confident showing from the youngster after his first cap against Serbia. A teammate was unable to take full advantage of a gorgeous backheel over the Albania defence. The left-back spot is firmly his so soon. Seven

Adam Wharton A debut start with the national team. A bit sloppy on the ball though his dangerous set-pieces posed a danger. A handy tempo-setter for the boss to have against teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed challenge. 6/10

Declan Rice Set-pieces from corners and free kicks created chances. Was given freedom to drift down the left flank yet found himself in an offside position upon receiving in front of goal. Granted a well-earned substitution on the hour mark. Six

The star midfielder Played in an advanced position on the right while also did plenty of defensive duties. Showed flashes of quality and mishit an attempt high. Substituted towards the end for Rogers, a fellow player, after being booked. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s top opening of the first half, his strike excellently kept out from the Albanian keeper. With a teammate holding position, he had to offer an outlet on the right but his crosses from the touchline were inconsistent. Substituted late in the match. 6

The captain The decisive figure scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes in an England shirt. His first a classic opportunist's goal while the second a classy headed goal having drifted away from his marker. Now 32, he continues to improve with the national team stand a real opportunity in future competitions with him leading the line. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to get into the game from the left. Had a decent opportunity when set up by Bellingham but the keeper denied him. Rashford made much more of influence when substituted. 5

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for Rice 63) Appeared sharp connecting seamlessly with Kane in a preferred position, 6
• Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances but his corner led to the first goal, Six
• Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Active when brought on and set up the second goal via an excellent ball into the area, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable at this level, 6
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6/10