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Throughout a impressive showing, England secured one more win versus Albania, with multiple players producing standout displays on the pitch.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to perform in the first half before called into action from an opponent's curling effort. One well-timed sliding challenge on Qazim Laci showed his reading of the game. 6/10

The debutant Challenged by the opposition's main danger in Hoxha. Started in a central role early on but moved wider after Saka came on. 7

The defender Pushed forward when in possession, something he's known for before. Sometimes seemed hesitant on the ball with the experiment was shelved after the break. 6

Dan Burn A constant threat at set pieces, as always, perhaps is a replacement to his teammate at the back rather than paired with him. One wayward ball later in the match almost led to an opener from the visitors. 6/10

The young full-back Another confident showing by the 20-year-old after his initial appearance against another side. A teammate was unable to take full advantage of a clever backheel behind the opposing backline. The role is his to lose so soon. 7/10

Adam Wharton A debut start with the national team. Slightly loose when playing out though his dangerous set-pieces posed a danger. A useful tempo-setter for the boss to call upon against teams who drop deep. Cautioned after a reckless tackle. 6

Declan Rice Deliveries on corner kicks and set-plays were dangerous. Was given freedom to roam on the left only to be in an offside position when the ball arrived in front of goal. Granted a well-earned substitution on the hour mark. 6

Jude Bellingham Played in a forward spot out wide and also put in the hard yards. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance and mishit an attempt high. Replaced towards the end for Rogers, his competition, after being booked. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's top opening before halftime, his effort well saved by the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah staying deep, it fell to him to stretch the play on the right yet his deliveries into the box were inconsistent. Substituted with 15 to go. Six

The captain The difference-maker netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes in an England shirt. His first a trademark close-range tap-in while the second a superb headed goal having drifted away away from the opposition. At 32, he continues to improve and the side have every chance next summer with him up top. Eight

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to make an impact from the left. Was presented with a presentable chance when set up from a teammate yet Strakosha made the save. His replacement made much more of an impact after coming on. 5/10

Replacements

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright and combined well with the striker in more familiar role, 6
• Saka (on for the winger 63) Spurned chances although his set-piece provided the opener, 6
• Rashford (for the attacker 75) Active when brought on and set up the captain's brace with superb cross to the back post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Looks established so soon, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star 84) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, 6/10