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Throughout a dominant display, England wrapped up one more win against Albania, with a number of squad members turning in standout displays during the match.

Starting Lineup

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested to make during the opening 45 until tested from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. One well-timed sliding intervention on Qazim Laci showed excellent reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged against Albania’s main danger through their forward. Started in a central role initially later drifted to the flank after a teammate was introduced. 7/10

John Stones Moved into midfield on the ball, something he's known for in the past. On occasion seemed hesitant on the ball with the experiment discontinued after the break. 6/10

Dan Burn Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, typically, could serve as another option for his teammate in the backline as opposed to alongside him. A careless distribution after the break almost led to an opener for Albania. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly One more confident display by the 20-year-old following his initial appearance against Serbia. Saka was unable to take the opportunity from a clever flick over the Albania defence. The left-back spot looks secure at this stage. Seven

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning in an England shirt. Somewhat sloppy in possession though his dangerous corners posed a danger. A useful game manager available to the manager to call upon against sides that sit back. Cautioned for a poorly timed challenge. 6/10

The midfielder Crosses from corners and free kicks caused problems. Enjoyed room to move on the left only to be offside upon receiving with a chance to score. Awarded a merited substitution on the hour mark. Six

The star midfielder Functioned in a high position on the right and also put in dirty work. Displayed moments of class but scuffed a shot wide. Substituted late on by Rogers, his rival, after being booked. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's clearest opportunity before halftime, his strike well saved by the Albanian keeper. As a teammate hanging back, he was forced to provide width out wide yet his deliveries from wide areas varied in quality. Substituted with 15 to go. 6/10

The captain The decisive figure scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals for his country. The first a typical opportunist's goal while the second an excellent headed goal having drifted away from his marker. At 32, he’s only getting better with the national team have every chance next summer with him up top. 8

Eberechi Eze Struggled to get into the game from the left. Was presented with a decent opportunity when set up from a teammate however the keeper kept it out. Rashford produced a bigger effect after coming on. Five

Bench Players

• Foden (replacing Rice 63) Was bright and combined seamlessly with the striker in a natural spot, 6
• Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities yet his delivery led to the breakthrough, 6
• Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Active after coming on assisting the second goal with superb cross to the far post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable so soon, 6
• Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, Six