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During a dominant performance, the English national team clinched another win versus their opponents, featuring multiple squad members delivering memorable displays during the match.

Starting XI

Dean Henderson Not a save to perform during the opening 45 but then forced to intervene from an opponent's curled attempt. His sliding challenge against an Albanian attacker demonstrated excellent anticipation. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined against the opposition's biggest threat through Hoxha. Played more centrally to begin with but moved out wide after Saka was introduced. 7/10

The defender Advanced up the pitch when in possession, a familiar role in the past. On occasion lacked urgency in possession and the experiment abandoned after the break. 6

Dan Burn Always dangerous at set pieces, typically, could serve as an alternative for Stones at the back as opposed to alongside him. A loose distribution later in the match almost led to a goal from Albania. Six

The young full-back One more confident showing by the youngster after his initial appearance against Serbia. A teammate was unable to take the opportunity from a gorgeous flick behind the opposing backline. His position is his to lose already. 7

Adam Wharton A debut start with the national team. Somewhat sloppy when playing out however his inswinging set-pieces posed a danger. A useful pace-controller for the coach to call upon versus teams who drop deep. Cautioned for a rash challenge. Six

Declan Rice Crosses from corners and free-kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed room to drift down the left flank only to be offside as the pass came in shooting positions. Given a well-earned break around the 60-minute point. 6

Jude Bellingham Operated in a high spot down the right and put in dirty work. Showed flashes of quality but dragged an attempt wide. Substituted in the closing stages by Rogers, his competition, after receiving a caution. 7/10

The winger Was presented with England’s best chance in the opening period, his strike well saved by the Albanian keeper. As a teammate holding position, he had to offer an outlet down the right side yet his deliveries from wide areas were hit and miss. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6

The captain The difference-maker with his 77th and 78th goals in an England shirt. The opener a classic opportunist's goal and the second a classy header after peeling away from his marker. Aged 32, his form is unwavering and England are strong contenders in future competitions when he's in the team. 8/10

The attacker Found it tough to get into the game on the left flank. Had a presentable chance following a pass from a teammate however Strakosha denied him. Rashford made much more of effect after coming on. Five

Replacements

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp and combined seamlessly with the striker in more familiar role, 6
• Saka (for Eze 63) Failed to convert although his set-piece led to the breakthrough, Six
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen 75) Active after coming on assisting Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery to the back post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Looks established so soon, 6
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to make an impact, Six