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Throughout a dominant performance, England wrapped up a further victory versus Albania, featuring several squad members delivering notable displays during the match.

First-choice XI

Dean Henderson Not a save to perform before the break until forced to intervene from Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. One well-timed sliding challenge against an Albanian attacker highlighted sharp reading of the game. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Challenged by the opposition's main danger in their forward. Started more centrally to begin with later drifted out wide once a teammate entered the fray. 7/10

The defender Moved forward when in possession, something he's known for in the past. On occasion lacked urgency on the ball and the approach abandoned after the break. Six

Dan Burn A constant threat from dead balls, typically, perhaps is an alternative to Stones in defense instead of alongside him. A careless ball after the break almost led to a goal for Albania. 6

The young full-back One more confident showing from the youngster after his initial appearance against Serbia. A teammate failed to make the opportunity from a clever touch over the opposing backline. The role is his to lose already. Seven

Adam Wharton His first start with the national team. Slightly sloppy when playing out however his inswinging set-pieces posed a danger. A useful tempo-setter available to the boss to have versus sides that sit back. Booked for a poorly timed tackle. 6

Declan Rice Deliveries from dead balls and free-kicks were dangerous. Had room to drift down the left flank yet found himself offside as the pass came in front of goal. Granted a well-earned break on the hour mark. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Operated in an advanced spot out wide and also put in defensive duties. Demonstrated flashes of quality but dragged a shot wide. Substituted towards the end for Rogers, his competition, after receiving a caution. 7/10

The winger Had England’s best chance before halftime, his strike excellently kept out by the Albanian keeper. As a teammate staying deep, it fell to him to provide width out wide but his crosses into the box were inconsistent. Taken off late in the match. Six

The captain The match-winner netting two more finishes in an England shirt. The opener a trademark opportunist's goal and his next an excellent headed goal having drifted away away from the opposition. Now 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 influence play on the left flank. Had a decent opportunity after being played in by Bellingham yet Strakosha denied him. Rashford had a greater influence in his place. 5/10

Replacements

• Foden (for Rice 63) Appeared sharp and combined well with Kane in a natural spot, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Missed opportunities although his set-piece provided the opener, 6
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Active upon introduction assisting Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery into the area, 7
• Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable so soon, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6/10