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During a dominant performance, the English national team wrapped up a further win versus their opponents, featuring several players turning in notable performances during the match.

Starting XI

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to make in the first half before forced to intervene from an opponent's bent shot. His sliding challenge on an Albanian attacker highlighted his game intelligence. Six out of ten

The debutant Examined by the opposition's main danger through Hoxha. Operated through the middle initially then shifted out wide after a teammate entered the fray. Seven

The defender Pushed into midfield when in possession, as he has done in the past. Sometimes was too casual in possession and the experiment was shelved by the interval. 6

The tall defender A nuisance from dead balls, as always, but may be a replacement for Stones in defense instead of paired with him. A careless ball in the second half nearly resulted in the first goal for Albania. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly A further composed performance by the youngster after his first cap versus Serbia. A teammate failed to make the most of a clever touch behind their defense. The left-back spot is his to lose so soon. Seven

The newcomer His maiden beginning for his country. Slightly careless when playing out but his dangerous corners caused problems. A useful tempo-setter available to the manager to utilize against defensive opponents. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed tackle. 6/10

Declan Rice Set-pieces from corners and set-plays were dangerous. Enjoyed room to drift in left midfield but was offside when the ball arrived in front of goal. Granted a merited substitution on the hour mark. 6/10

The star midfielder Functioned in a high position down the right and contributed with the hard yards. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance but scuffed a shot over. Withdrawn in the closing stages for Rogers, his rival, following a yellow card. 7

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s clearest opportunity before halftime, his effort smartly stopped from the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate hanging back, he had to provide width down the right side but his crosses from the touchline were inconsistent. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. 6

The captain The decisive figure scoring two more finishes for his country. His first a typical poacher’s finish and the second an excellent headed goal after peeling away off his defender. Now 32, he continues to improve and England are strong contenders in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. Eight

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to make an impact out wide. Had a decent opportunity after being played in by Bellingham however Strakosha denied him. His replacement had a greater effect after coming on. 5/10

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp connecting effectively with the striker in a preferred position, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger 63) Failed to convert but his corner created the breakthrough, 6/10
• Rashford (for Bowen 75) Energetic when brought on and provided the second goal with a brilliant delivery into the area, 7/10
• Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled so soon, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Not enough time to influence the game, Six