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During a impressive display, the English national team clinched another victory against their opponents, featuring multiple players turning in notable performances throughout the game.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to make in the first half before tested from Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. A sliding intervention against Qazim Laci showed sharp anticipation. Six out of ten

The debutant Tested by the opposition's primary attacker through Hoxha. Operated through the middle to begin with later drifted out wide once a teammate came on. 7/10

John Stones Moved into midfield on the ball, as he has done before. On occasion seemed hesitant in possession with the approach abandoned after the break. 6

Dan Burn A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, per usual, could serve as a replacement for Stones at the back rather than paired with him. A loose ball after the break came close to an opener for Albania. 6

The young full-back A further assured performance from the 20-year-old after his initial appearance versus Serbia. Saka was unable to take the most of an exquisite backheel behind the Albania defence. His position looks secure already. 7/10

Adam Wharton His first start in an England shirt. Somewhat careless in possession but his whipped deliveries were a threat. An effective tempo-setter available to the coach to utilize against defensive opponents. Booked after a reckless challenge. 6

Declan Rice Deliveries from corners and free-kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed license to drift down the left flank only to be in an offside position as the pass came with a chance to score. Awarded a merited substitution on the hour mark. 6

Jude Bellingham Operated in a high position on the right and did plenty of the hard yards. Displayed glimpses of brilliance and scuffed an attempt over. Substituted in the closing stages for a teammate, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s best chance of the first half, his shot smartly stopped from the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate holding position, it fell to him to provide width out wide yet his deliveries from wide areas were hit and miss. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. Six

The captain The match-winner netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals in an England shirt. The first a trademark opportunist's goal and the second a superb header having drifted away away from the opposition. Now 32, his form is unwavering and England have every chance next summer with him leading the line. 8

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to get into the game out wide. Was presented with a decent opportunity when set up from a teammate yet the keeper denied him. Rashford produced a bigger an impact in his place. Five

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp connecting seamlessly with the striker in more familiar role, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger 63) Spurned chances although his set-piece provided the breakthrough, Six
• Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Active upon introduction and provided the second goal via an excellent ball into the area, Seven
• Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Looks established so soon, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, 6/10