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During a commanding performance, England secured one more victory versus their opponents, with multiple players turning in memorable performances throughout the game.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Had little to do to make before the break but then called into action from an opponent's curling effort. A sliding challenge against Qazim Laci showed sharp anticipation. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Tested against the opposition's main danger through Hoxha. Operated in a central role early on later drifted wider after Saka was introduced. 7/10

John Stones Moved up the pitch on the ball, as he has done before. Sometimes was too casual on the ball and the experiment was shelved by the interval. 6/10

The tall defender Always dangerous from dead balls, typically, could serve as a replacement to Stones in defense as opposed to paired with him. A careless distribution after the break nearly resulted in a goal from Albania. 6

Nico O’Reilly A further assured showing from the 20-year-old after his debut versus another side. Saka was unable to take full advantage of a clever backheel over the opposing backline. The left-back spot is his to lose so soon. 7

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning in an England shirt. Somewhat careless when playing out but his inswinging corners posed a danger. A handy game manager available to the boss to have against defensive opponents. Cautioned for a poorly timed challenge. 6

The midfielder Crosses from corners and set-plays were dangerous. Enjoyed license to roam in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position as the pass came in front of goal. Awarded a deserved substitution around the 60-minute point. 6/10

The star midfielder Played in a forward spot out wide and also contributed with defensive duties. Showed glimpses of brilliance but dragged an attempt wide. Withdrawn in the closing stages by a teammate, a fellow player, following a yellow card. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's clearest opportunity before halftime, his strike smartly stopped by the Albanian keeper. As a teammate staying deep, he was forced to provide width on the right but his crosses into the box were inconsistent. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. Six

The captain The decisive figure netting 77th and 78th goals in an England shirt. The opener a trademark close-range tap-in and his next an excellent headed goal following a clever run away from the opposition. At 32, he continues to improve and England have every chance in future competitions when he's in the team. 8

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to influence play out wide. Was presented with a good opening when set up by Bellingham yet Strakosha kept it out. Rashford had a greater an impact in his place. Five

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright connecting well with the striker in a preferred position, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert yet his delivery created the breakthrough, Six
• Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Lively when brought on and provided the captain's brace with a brilliant delivery to the back post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Looks established so soon, 6/10
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to make an impact, 6/10