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In a commanding showing, England secured one more win versus their opponents, featuring a number of players producing notable displays on the pitch.

Starting Lineup

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested to make in the first half until called into action from an opponent's curling effort. One well-timed sliding challenge on Qazim Laci highlighted his game intelligence. 6/10

The debutant Examined against Albania’s main danger in their forward. Started in a central role to begin with but moved to the flank after Saka came on. 7

The defender Advanced up the pitch when in possession, a familiar role before. Sometimes lacked urgency when carrying play with the approach was shelved after the break. 6/10

Dan Burn A nuisance at set pieces, per usual, could serve as an alternative to his teammate in the backline as opposed to alongside him. A careless ball in the second half nearly resulted in the first goal for Albania. Six

The young full-back One more assured performance by the 20-year-old after his debut against another side. A teammate did not capitalize on the most of an exquisite backheel behind their defense. The role is his to lose already. 7/10

The newcomer His maiden beginning for his country. A bit sloppy in possession however his inswinging corners caused problems. A handy tempo-setter for the coach to utilize versus sides that sit back. Booked after a reckless foul. Six

Declan Rice Deliveries on corner kicks and free-kicks created chances. Enjoyed freedom to roam down the left flank yet found himself offside when the ball arrived in front of goal. Given a merited rest after an hour. Six

Jude Bellingham Operated in a high role down the right and also contributed with dirty work. Showed moments of class and scuffed an attempt wide. Substituted in the closing stages for a teammate, his rival, following a yellow card. 7

The winger Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity before halftime, his effort smartly stopped from the Albanian keeper. With Quansah staying deep, it fell to him to provide width on the right yet his deliveries from wide areas were hit and miss. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6

The captain The decisive figure netting two more goals at international level. His first a typical close-range tap-in while the second a classy finish with his head after peeling away away from the opposition. Aged 32, his form is unwavering and the side have every chance next summer when he's in the team. Eight

Eberechi Eze Struggled to get into the game from the left. Was presented with a good opening after being played in from a teammate however the keeper kept it out. Rashford had a greater an impact after coming on. 5

Replacements

• Foden (for a teammate 63) Looked lively and linked up seamlessly with Kane in a preferred position, Six
• Saka (on for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances although his set-piece provided the first goal, 6
• Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Active upon introduction assisting the second goal with superb cross to the far post, 7/10
• Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Looks established at this level, Six
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Insufficient minutes to affect things, Six