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Throughout a commanding showing, the English national team wrapped up a further victory against their opponents, featuring several players turning in notable displays throughout the game.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to make before the break but then forced to intervene by an opponent's curled attempt. One well-timed sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker highlighted sharp game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined by Albania’s main danger through Hoxha. Operated more centrally early on later drifted to the flank after a teammate came on. 7

John Stones Advanced forward when in possession, a familiar role before. On occasion seemed hesitant on the ball with the tactic abandoned by the interval. Six

The tall defender Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, as always, but may be a replacement for Stones in defense instead of paired with him. One wayward ball in the second half almost led to an opener for Albania. 6/10

The young full-back One more composed performance by the youngster after his debut against Serbia. Saka failed to make the most of an exquisite backheel over the opposing backline. The role looks secure already. Seven

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning for his country. Somewhat careless on the ball though his inswinging deliveries caused problems. An effective tempo-setter available to the coach to have against sides that sit back. Cautioned for a poorly timed foul. Six

The midfielder Set-pieces from corners and set-plays caused problems. Was given license to roam in left midfield only to be offside when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Awarded a deserved substitution after an hour. 6

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a forward role out wide and put in defensive duties. Showed glimpses of brilliance and scuffed an attempt over. Substituted towards the end by a teammate, his competition, after being booked. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s clearest opportunity in the opening period, his strike excellently kept out from the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate holding position, he was forced to stretch the play out wide but his crosses from wide areas were hit and miss. Taken off with 15 to go. Six

The captain The difference-maker netting 77th and 78th strikes for his country. The first a classic close-range tap-in and his next an excellent header following a clever run off his defender. At 32, his form is unwavering and England stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament with him up top. 8

The attacker Had difficulty to make an impact on the left flank. Was presented with a presentable chance following a pass by the midfielder however Strakosha denied him. Rashford produced a bigger an impact in his place. 5

Bench Players

• Foden (for Rice 63) Was bright and linked up seamlessly with the striker in a preferred position, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze 63) Spurned chances although his set-piece led to the opener, Six
• Rashford (for the attacker 75) Lively upon introduction and set up the second goal with a brilliant delivery into the area, Seven
• Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Looks established at this level, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6