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During a impressive display, England secured another victory against their opponents, with multiple players turning in notable performances throughout the game.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to perform during the opening 45 but then tested by an opponent's curling effort. One well-timed sliding challenge on an Albanian attacker highlighted his anticipation. 6/10

The debutant Challenged against Albania’s primary attacker through their forward. Played in a central role initially later drifted out wide once Saka was introduced. 7

John Stones Advanced forward with the ball at his feet, as he has done before. At times was too casual on the ball and the approach abandoned after the break. 6/10

Dan Burn A nuisance from dead balls, typically, perhaps is a replacement to Stones in the backline rather than alongside him. A careless distribution in the second half almost led to the first goal for the visitors. Six

The young full-back A further confident performance from the youngster following his debut versus Serbia. Saka failed to make the most of a clever backheel over the Albania defence. The role is his to lose already. 7/10

The newcomer His first start with the national team. Slightly careless in possession however his dangerous deliveries were a threat. A handy game manager available to the boss to utilize against defensive opponents. Shown a yellow after a reckless challenge. 6

The midfielder Deliveries on corner kicks and set-plays caused problems. Was given freedom to move in left midfield only to be in an offside position upon receiving in shooting positions. Awarded a well-earned break around the 60-minute point. 6

The star midfielder Played in an advanced role on the right while also did plenty of the hard yards. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance and mishit a shot wide. Substituted late on for a teammate, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity before halftime, his strike excellently kept out from the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah holding position, he had to stretch the play out wide but his crosses into the box were inconsistent. Taken off late in the match. 6

The captain The difference-maker scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes at international level. The opener a typical opportunist's goal and the second an excellent header having drifted away off his defender. Aged 32, his form is unwavering and England stand a real opportunity in future competitions with him leading the line. 8

Eberechi Eze Struggled to make an impact from the left. Was presented with a good opening following a pass from a teammate however Strakosha kept it out. Rashford had a greater an impact after coming on. 5/10

Replacements

• Foden (replacing Rice 63) Was bright and linked up effectively with Kane in a preferred position, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Spurned chances but his corner created the first goal, 6/10
• Rashford (for the attacker 75) Energetic upon introduction assisting the captain's brace with superb cross into the area, 7
• Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Looks established so soon, 6
• Rogers (replacing the star 84) Not enough time to influence the game, 6/10