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Throughout a impressive display, England clinched another victory against Albania, featuring a number of squad members producing memorable displays throughout the game.

Starting Lineup

Dean Henderson Had little to do required before the break but then tested by an opponent's curled attempt. A sliding challenge on an Albanian attacker demonstrated sharp anticipation. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Tested by the opposition's main danger in Hoxha. Played more centrally to begin with later drifted to the flank once Saka entered the fray. 7

John Stones Pushed into midfield on the ball, a familiar role previously. Sometimes was too casual when carrying play with the experiment discontinued by the interval. Six

Dan Burn A constant threat from dead balls, per usual, but may be a replacement to his teammate in defense instead of his partner. A loose pass in the second half nearly resulted in a goal for the visitors. 6/10

The young full-back One more confident performance by the youngster after his first cap versus Serbia. A teammate failed to make full advantage of a clever backheel over their defense. His position is firmly his already. Seven

Adam Wharton A debut start in an England shirt. Somewhat loose on the ball but his whipped set-pieces were a threat. A useful pace-controller available to the coach to utilize versus sides that sit back. Booked after a reckless challenge. 6/10

Declan Rice Deliveries from corners and free kicks caused problems. Had freedom to roam in left midfield but was offside when the ball arrived in front of goal. Granted a well-earned break on the hour mark. Six

Jude Bellingham Played in a high spot down the right and also contributed with the hard yards. Displayed flashes of quality and mishit an effort wide. Withdrawn in the closing stages for Rogers, his rival, after being booked. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's clearest opportunity in the opening period, his shot smartly stopped from Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah staying deep, he was forced to offer an outlet out wide although his balls from the touchline were hit and miss. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

The captain The difference-maker scoring 77th and 78th finishes at international level. The first a trademark poacher’s finish and the second a superb headed goal following a clever run away from the opposition. Now 32, his form is unwavering with the national team stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. 8

The attacker Struggled to get into the game from the left. Was presented with a good opening after being played in from a teammate but the keeper made the save. Rashford made much more of influence when substituted. Five

Substitutes

• Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp and combined well with Kane in a preferred position, 6/10
• Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert yet his delivery created the first goal, 6
• Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Active after coming on assisting Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery into the area, 7
• Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Looks established so soon, 6/10
• Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, 6/10