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During a impressive showing, the English national team wrapped up another win versus Albania, featuring multiple players turning in notable displays during the match.

First-choice Eleven

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested required during the opening 45 until tested from Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. One well-timed sliding intervention on Qazim Laci demonstrated excellent reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Challenged against the opposition's primary attacker through Hoxha. Started through the middle to begin with but moved wider after a teammate was introduced. Seven

John Stones Advanced into midfield on the ball, a familiar role in the past. At times was too casual when carrying play and the tactic abandoned after the break. 6

The tall defender A constant threat at set pieces, per usual, but may be another option to Stones at the back instead of paired with him. One wayward ball in the second half nearly resulted in an opener for Albania. 6

Nico O’Reilly Another assured performance by the youngster following his debut against Serbia. Saka failed to make full advantage of a clever touch over the opposing backline. The left-back spot is firmly his at this stage. 7/10

Adam Wharton A debut start with the national team. Slightly sloppy on the ball though his whipped deliveries were a threat. A handy game manager for the manager to utilize against sides that sit back. Booked after a reckless challenge. Six

The midfielder Deliveries from corners and set-plays created chances. Was given freedom to drift in left midfield only to be offside as the pass came in shooting positions. Awarded a merited break around the 60-minute point. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Operated in a forward spot down the right and also put in dirty work. Demonstrated moments of class and scuffed a shot over. Substituted late on for a teammate, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. 7

The winger Was presented with England’s best chance of the first half, his strike excellently kept out from the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah hanging back, it fell to him to stretch the play down the right side although his balls from wide areas varied in quality. Taken off with 15 to go. Six

The captain The decisive figure scoring 77th and 78th strikes at international level. The opener a classic close-range tap-in and the second a classy header having drifted away away from the opposition. Now 32, his form is unwavering and England are strong contenders next summer with him leading the line. 8

The attacker Found it tough to get into the game from the left. Had a presentable chance when set up from a teammate however Strakosha kept it out. Rashford had a greater influence after coming on. Five

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright connecting effectively with Kane in more familiar role, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger 63) Failed to convert but his corner led to the opener, Six
• Rashford (for Bowen 75) Active upon introduction and provided Kane’s second via an excellent ball into the area, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Seems settled already, 6
• Morgan Rogers (for the star 84) Insufficient minutes to affect things, 6/10