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Throughout a impressive showing, England secured a further triumph versus their opponents, with a number of players turning in notable performances throughout the game.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested required during the opening 45 before tested by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. His sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker highlighted sharp reading of the game. 6/10

The debutant Challenged by Albania’s primary attacker in their forward. Started in a central role initially then shifted wider after a teammate was introduced. 7

The defender Pushed into midfield with the ball at his feet, as he has done before. Sometimes was too casual when carrying play and the experiment abandoned at half-time. Six

The tall defender A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, as always, could serve as another option to his teammate at the back instead of paired with him. A loose ball after the break came close to an opener for the visitors. 6

The young full-back Another confident performance by the youngster following his first cap versus Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on the opportunity from an exquisite touch behind their defense. The role is his to lose already. 7/10

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning with the national team. A bit loose when playing out though his inswinging corners posed a danger. A useful pace-controller for the manager to have against sides that sit back. Booked for a rash foul. 6/10

Declan Rice Set-pieces from corners and free kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed room to move in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position upon receiving in front of goal. Given a merited break around the 60-minute point. Six

The star midfielder Operated in a forward role down the right and also contributed with defensive duties. Displayed flashes of quality but mishit an effort wide. Replaced towards the end by a teammate, a fellow player, following a yellow card. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s top opening before halftime, his strike well saved by the Albanian keeper. As a teammate holding position, he was forced to offer an outlet on the right but his crosses into the box varied in quality. Taken off with 15 to go. 6

The captain The decisive figure scoring two more strikes in an England shirt. The first a typical opportunist's goal and the second a classy header having drifted away from his marker. Aged 32, he continues to improve and the side have every chance in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. 8/10

The attacker Found it tough to get into the game from the left. Was presented with a presentable chance when set up by Bellingham however Strakosha denied him. Rashford made much more of effect when substituted. Five

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively connecting effectively with the striker in a natural spot, Six
• Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances although his set-piece led to the first goal, 6/10
• Rashford (for the attacker 75) Active when brought on assisting the captain's brace with a brilliant delivery into the area, 7/10
• Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Looks established already, 6/10
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Insufficient minutes to make an impact, Six