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In a impressive showing, the English national team wrapped up a further win versus Albania, featuring a number of squad members delivering notable performances on the pitch.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Not a save required in the first half before forced to intervene by an opponent's curled attempt. One well-timed sliding tackle against an Albanian attacker demonstrated his game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Tested against Albania’s main danger through their forward. Operated in a central role to begin with later drifted wider after a teammate was introduced. 7/10

The defender Advanced into midfield when in possession, as he has done before. At times lacked urgency in possession and the tactic abandoned at half-time. 6

Dan Burn Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, typically, but may be a replacement for Stones in the backline rather than paired with him. A loose distribution later in the match nearly resulted in a goal for Albania. 6

The young full-back Another composed showing from the rising star following his first cap versus another side. Saka was unable to take full advantage of a gorgeous flick behind their defense. The left-back spot looks secure at this stage. Seven

Adam Wharton A debut start in an England shirt. A bit loose on the ball however his whipped deliveries posed a danger. An effective game manager available to the manager to utilize versus defensive opponents. Shown a yellow after a reckless tackle. 6/10

Declan Rice Set-pieces on corner kicks and free kicks caused problems. Had room to move on the left yet found himself in an offside position as the pass came in shooting positions. Given a well-earned break around the 60-minute point. 6/10

The star midfielder Functioned in a forward spot out wide and also contributed with dirty work. Displayed moments of class but dragged an effort over. Substituted towards the end for a teammate, a fellow player, after being booked. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s best chance before halftime, his shot excellently kept out from the Albanian keeper. As Quansah staying deep, he had to stretch the play out wide yet his deliveries from wide areas were inconsistent. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

The captain The difference-maker scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals in an England shirt. His first a classic opportunist's goal while the second a superb finish with his head following a clever run away from the opposition. At 32, his form is unwavering with the national team are strong contenders in future competitions when he's in the team. 8/10

The attacker Found it tough to get into the game from the left. Had a presentable chance after being played in from a teammate but the keeper denied him. Rashford made much more of an impact when substituted. 5/10

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp and linked up well with the striker in a preferred position, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger 63) Spurned chances although his set-piece led to the first goal, Six
• Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Lively when brought on assisting the captain's brace via an excellent ball to the back post, Seven
• Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable so soon, Six
• Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to affect things, 6/10