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Throughout a impressive display, England clinched one more victory against their opponents, with several squad members producing notable displays during the match.

Starting Eleven

Dean Henderson Had little to do required during the opening 45 before forced to intervene from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. One well-timed sliding challenge on Qazim Laci highlighted his reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Tested against Albania’s primary attacker through Hoxha. Played in a central role to begin with later drifted to the flank after a teammate entered the fray. 7/10

The defender Pushed forward on the ball, a familiar role in the past. At times lacked urgency when carrying play with the tactic abandoned after the break. Six

The tall defender Always dangerous from dead balls, as always, could serve as another option for his teammate at the back instead of his partner. A careless distribution after the break almost led to the first goal for the visitors. Six

The young full-back One more confident performance from the rising star following his debut versus Serbia. A teammate failed to make full advantage of a clever flick behind the Albania defence. The left-back spot is firmly his already. 7/10

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning in an England shirt. A bit loose on the ball however his dangerous set-pieces posed a danger. A handy tempo-setter for the coach to have against sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a rash foul. 6/10

Declan Rice Deliveries from dead balls and free-kicks caused problems. Had freedom to move in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived in front of goal. Awarded a deserved break after an hour. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Played in a high role down the right and also contributed with dirty work. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance but mishit an effort wide. Withdrawn towards the end by Rogers, his rival, after receiving a caution. 7

The winger Was presented with England’s best chance of the first half, his effort well saved from the Albanian keeper. As Quansah staying deep, he had to provide width on the right although his balls into the box were hit and miss. Taken off late in the match. 6/10

The captain The match-winner with his 77th and 78th goals in an England shirt. The opener a trademark close-range tap-in while the second a superb header following a clever run from his marker. At 32, he continues to improve with the national team are strong contenders in future competitions when he's in the team. Eight

The attacker Struggled to make an impact from the left. Had a presentable chance when set up from a teammate but Strakosha denied him. Rashford had a greater effect after coming on. Five

Replacements

• Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Looked lively and linked up effectively with the striker in a preferred position, 6/10
• Saka (on for the winger 63) Failed to convert yet his delivery created the opener, Six
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Lively upon introduction assisting the captain's brace via an excellent ball to the back post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable so soon, 6/10
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, 6