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In a commanding showing, the English national team secured one more victory against Albania, featuring multiple players delivering notable displays during the match.

Starting XI

Dean Henderson Not a save to perform in the first half but then tested from an opponent's curled attempt. His sliding tackle on an Albanian attacker showed his game intelligence. 6/10

The debutant Examined against the opposition's primary attacker through their forward. Played more centrally to begin with later drifted out wide after a teammate came on. 7/10

The defender Advanced into midfield when in possession, a familiar role previously. At times seemed hesitant in possession and the experiment abandoned by the interval. Six

The tall defender A nuisance at set pieces, typically, perhaps is an alternative for Stones in the backline rather than his partner. A careless distribution in the second half nearly resulted in a goal from the visitors. 6

The young full-back A further confident performance from the youngster after his initial appearance against Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on full advantage of an exquisite backheel over their defense. The role is his to lose already. Seven

The newcomer A debut start for his country. Slightly careless in possession however his dangerous deliveries caused problems. A useful pace-controller for the manager to have versus defensive opponents. Booked for a rash tackle. Six

Declan Rice Set-pieces from corners and free-kicks created chances. Enjoyed room to move down the left flank only to be offside as the pass came in front of goal. Given a deserved break on the hour mark. 6

The star midfielder Played in an advanced position down the right and also did plenty of dirty work. Demonstrated moments of class but dragged an effort over. Replaced in the closing stages by Rogers, his competition, after being booked. Seven

The winger Had the team's top opening in the opening period, his effort excellently kept out from the Albanian keeper. With Quansah holding position, it fell to him to offer an outlet out wide but his crosses from wide areas were inconsistent. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. Six

The captain The decisive figure with his two more finishes in an England shirt. The first a typical opportunist's goal and his next a superb finish with his head after peeling away off his defender. Now 32, his form is unwavering with the national team stand a real opportunity in future competitions with him up top. Eight

The attacker Found it tough to get into the game out wide. Was presented with a presentable chance following a pass from a teammate but Strakosha made the save. His replacement made much more of an impact in his place. 5

Replacements

• Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp connecting well with the striker in a preferred position, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert although his set-piece provided the opener, 6
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Lively upon introduction and set up the second goal with superb cross into the area, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled already, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Not enough time to influence the game, 6/10