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Throughout a impressive display, the English national team secured one more triumph versus their opponents, with multiple players delivering notable performances during the match.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Not a save to perform in the first half until called into action from Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. One well-timed sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker demonstrated his reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Tested against the opposition's main danger in their forward. Played in a central role to begin with then shifted out wide after Saka came on. Seven

John Stones Advanced up the pitch when in possession, something he's known for before. On occasion was too casual when carrying play and the tactic was shelved after the break. 6

Dan Burn A nuisance at set pieces, per usual, but may be an alternative for Stones in defense as opposed to alongside him. A careless pass later in the match almost led to an opener for the visitors. 6

The young full-back One more composed display by the rising star after his initial appearance against Serbia. Saka failed to make the opportunity from an exquisite flick over the Albania defence. The left-back spot is firmly his so soon. 7

Adam Wharton His first start for his country. A bit sloppy in possession but his dangerous set-pieces caused problems. A handy pace-controller available to the boss to utilize versus defensive opponents. Shown a yellow after a reckless challenge. 6

The midfielder Crosses on corner kicks and free kicks created chances. Was given freedom to move down the left flank yet found himself offside as the pass came with a chance to score. Awarded a well-earned break around the 60-minute point. Six

The star midfielder Played in an advanced position down the right and put in dirty work. Demonstrated flashes of quality and mishit an attempt high. Replaced towards the end by a teammate, a fellow player, after being booked. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity before halftime, his strike well saved from the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate holding position, he had to offer an outlet down the right side but his crosses from the touchline were inconsistent. Substituted with 15 to go. Six

The captain The decisive figure scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes in an England shirt. The opener a classic opportunist's goal and his next an excellent finish with his head after peeling away away from the opposition. Aged 32, he’s only getting better with the national team have every chance next summer when he's in the team. Eight

Eberechi Eze Struggled to get into the game on the left flank. Was presented with a presentable chance after being played in by the midfielder yet Strakosha denied him. Rashford produced a bigger an impact in his place. Five

Substitutes

• Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Was bright and combined well with the striker in a natural spot, Six
• Saka (on for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities although his set-piece provided the breakthrough, 6
• Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Lively after coming on and provided the captain's brace via an excellent ball to the back post, Seven
• Anderson (for Wharton 75) Seems settled so soon, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6/10