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In a impressive showing, the English national team clinched a further win versus their opponents, featuring a number of squad members delivering standout displays on the pitch.

Starting Eleven

Dean Henderson Not a save to make in the first half but then forced to intervene by an opponent's curling effort. A sliding challenge against Qazim Laci demonstrated his anticipation. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Challenged by Albania’s main danger through their forward. Played through the middle initially later drifted out wide after Saka came on. 7/10

John Stones Pushed up the pitch when in possession, something he's known for before. Sometimes lacked urgency on the ball and the approach abandoned by the interval. 6/10

Dan Burn Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, typically, perhaps is a replacement to his teammate in the backline rather than his partner. A loose pass later in the match almost led to an opener from Albania. 6

The young full-back One more assured showing by the youngster after his debut against Serbia. A teammate failed to make the opportunity from a clever flick over their defense. The left-back spot looks secure at this stage. Seven

Adam Wharton A debut start in an England shirt. Somewhat careless when playing out though his inswinging corners caused problems. A useful game manager available to the boss to have against defensive opponents. Shown a yellow after a reckless tackle. Six

The midfielder Set-pieces from dead balls and set-plays caused problems. Was given license to drift down the left flank only to be in an offside position upon receiving in shooting positions. Awarded a well-earned break around the 60-minute point. 6

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a forward role down the right and also contributed with dirty work. Showed flashes of quality and scuffed an attempt high. Replaced towards the end for a teammate, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. 7/10

The winger Had England’s best chance in the opening period, his effort well saved by Thomas Strakosha. As Quansah holding position, he had to provide width out wide although his balls into the box were inconsistent. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6

The captain The match-winner with his two more strikes at international level. The opener a typical opportunist's goal and his next an excellent headed goal after peeling away from his marker. At 32, he’s only getting better and England stand a real opportunity next summer when he's in the team. 8/10

The attacker Struggled to get into the game out wide. Had a decent opportunity when set up by Bellingham but Strakosha kept it out. His replacement produced a bigger an impact when substituted. Five

Substitutes

• Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Looked lively and combined seamlessly with Kane in a natural spot, 6
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Missed opportunities yet his delivery provided the opener, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Active upon introduction and set up the second goal with superb cross to the far post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled so soon, Six
• Rogers (replacing the star 84) Not enough time to make an impact, Six