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In a impressive showing, the English national team secured a further triumph versus Albania, featuring a number of squad members delivering memorable performances during the match.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Had little to do required during the opening 45 before called into action from Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. One well-timed sliding intervention on Qazim Laci showed excellent game intelligence. 6/10

The debutant Challenged by Albania’s primary attacker through their forward. Operated through the middle initially later drifted out wide after Saka came on. Seven

John Stones Pushed up the pitch on the ball, a familiar role previously. Sometimes lacked urgency on the ball with the experiment was shelved by the interval. 6

Dan Burn A constant threat from dead balls, typically, but may be an alternative to his teammate in defense instead of his partner. A loose ball later in the match nearly resulted in the first goal for Albania. Six

The young full-back Another composed showing from the youngster following his initial appearance versus another side. Saka failed to make full advantage of a gorgeous touch behind their defense. The role is firmly his so soon. 7

Adam Wharton His first start for his country. Somewhat loose on the ball however his inswinging deliveries posed a danger. An effective game manager available to the boss to have against defensive opponents. Booked after a reckless challenge. 6

Declan Rice Set-pieces from corners and free-kicks created chances. Was given license to move down the left flank yet found himself in an offside position as the pass came with a chance to score. Granted a merited rest on the hour mark. Six

Jude Bellingham Operated in an advanced role on the right and put in the hard yards. Demonstrated flashes of quality but mishit a shot over. Replaced towards the end for Rogers, his competition, after receiving a caution. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity before halftime, his effort smartly stopped by Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate staying deep, he was forced to offer an outlet on the right but his crosses into the box varied in quality. Taken off late in the match. 6/10

The captain The difference-maker scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes for his country. The opener a classic opportunist's goal and the second a superb header following a clever run away from the opposition. At 32, he continues to improve and the side stand a real opportunity in future competitions when he's in the team. 8/10

The attacker Had difficulty to get into the game on the left flank. Had a presentable chance after being played in from a teammate yet Strakosha made the save. His replacement had a greater influence in his place. Five

Replacements

• Foden (replacing Rice 63) Appeared sharp and combined seamlessly with the striker in more familiar role, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Failed to convert yet his delivery created the breakthrough, Six
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen 75) Lively after coming on and provided the captain's brace with superb cross into the area, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Seems settled so soon, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Not enough time to make an impact, 6