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During a impressive showing, England wrapped up a further victory against their opponents, with multiple squad members turning in standout performances during the match.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to make in the first half before forced to intervene by an opponent's bent shot. One well-timed sliding tackle against Qazim Laci highlighted excellent anticipation. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged by the opposition's main danger in their forward. Operated through the middle initially then shifted out wide after a teammate was introduced. 7/10

John Stones Advanced forward when in possession, as he has done previously. On occasion was too casual in possession with the approach was shelved by the interval. 6/10

Dan Burn A constant threat at set pieces, per usual, could serve as another option for Stones at the back instead of alongside him. A loose ball later in the match nearly resulted in the first goal for Albania. 6

The young full-back A further composed performance from the 20-year-old after his first cap against another side. Saka failed to make the opportunity from an exquisite backheel over the Albania defence. The role is firmly his at this stage. 7

Adam Wharton His first start with the national team. Slightly sloppy on the ball however his inswinging deliveries caused problems. An effective tempo-setter for the coach to utilize against teams who drop deep. Booked after a reckless challenge. 6/10

The midfielder Set-pieces on corner kicks and set-plays created chances. Enjoyed freedom to drift in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Given a merited rest after an hour. Six

Jude Bellingham Played in a forward spot down the right and did plenty of dirty work. Showed flashes of quality but dragged an attempt wide. Replaced late on for Rogers, his competition, after receiving a caution. 7/10

The winger Was presented with England’s best chance in the opening period, his strike well saved from the opposing goalkeeper. As a teammate hanging back, he was forced to provide width on the right yet his deliveries into the box were hit and miss. Taken off with 15 to go. 6

The captain The difference-maker with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals in an England shirt. The first a trademark close-range tap-in and the second an excellent headed goal after peeling away off his defender. At 32, he continues to improve and England have every chance next summer with him leading the line. 8

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to influence play from the left. Had a good opening after being played in from a teammate but the keeper made the save. His replacement had a greater influence when substituted. 5

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for a teammate 63) Appeared sharp and combined seamlessly with the striker in a preferred position, 6
• Saka (on for Eze 63) Spurned chances although his set-piece provided the first goal, Six
• Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Energetic when brought on and provided Kane’s second via an excellent ball to the back post, 7/10
• Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled so soon, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Not enough time to affect things, Six