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In a commanding showing, England clinched one more triumph versus their opponents, featuring a number of players producing memorable displays during the match.

Starting Eleven

Dean Henderson Not a save required in the first half until called into action from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. One well-timed sliding challenge on an Albanian attacker highlighted excellent game intelligence. 6/10

The debutant Challenged against Albania’s main danger in their forward. Played in a central role to begin with but moved to the flank after Saka came on. 7/10

John Stones Advanced up the pitch with the ball at his feet, as he has done before. Sometimes was too casual on the ball with the approach was shelved after the break. 6

Dan Burn A constant threat at set pieces, as always, could serve as another option for Stones in defense instead of his partner. A loose distribution later in the match nearly resulted in the first goal for Albania. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly A further composed performance from the rising star following his first cap versus Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on the most of an exquisite flick over their defense. The left-back spot is firmly his so soon. Seven

The newcomer A debut start with the national team. Slightly careless on the ball however his inswinging set-pieces were a threat. An effective pace-controller for the boss to call upon against sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a rash tackle. 6/10

The midfielder Deliveries from corners and set-plays caused problems. Had room to move in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position as the pass came in front of goal. Given a merited rest on the hour mark. Six

Jude Bellingham Operated in an advanced position on the right and also put in defensive duties. Displayed moments of class but mishit a shot high. Withdrawn late on for a teammate, his competition, after receiving a caution. 7/10

The winger Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity before halftime, his shot excellently kept out from Thomas Strakosha. As Quansah staying deep, he had to provide width out wide yet his deliveries from the touchline were inconsistent. Substituted late in the match. 6

The captain The difference-maker with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes at international level. The first a trademark close-range tap-in and the second an excellent finish with his head after peeling away away from the opposition. At 32, he continues to improve and England stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. 8/10

The attacker Had difficulty to get into the game out wide. Had a good opening after being played in by the midfielder yet Strakosha made the save. Rashford produced a bigger an impact when substituted. 5

Bench Players

• Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp and linked up well with Kane in a preferred position, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger 63) Missed opportunities yet his delivery led to the breakthrough, 6/10
• Rashford (for Bowen 75) Lively when brought on and set up the captain's brace with a brilliant delivery to the back post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Looks established at this level, 6
• Morgan Rogers (for the star 84) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6/10