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During a commanding display, England clinched a further triumph against their opponents, featuring multiple players producing standout displays on the pitch.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Had little to do to perform in the first half before called into action by an opponent's curled attempt. His sliding challenge against an Albanian attacker highlighted excellent game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Challenged by Albania’s main danger through their forward. Operated through the middle initially later drifted wider after a teammate entered the fray. 7

John Stones Advanced up the pitch when in possession, a familiar role before. Sometimes was too casual when carrying play with the experiment discontinued at half-time. 6/10

Dan Burn A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, typically, could serve as an alternative for Stones in defense as opposed to paired with him. A loose pass later in the match almost led to a goal from Albania. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly Another confident showing by the youngster after his debut versus Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on the most of a clever touch over the opposing backline. His position is his to lose already. 7

Adam Wharton A debut start with the national team. Somewhat careless on the ball however his whipped deliveries caused problems. A useful game manager available to the manager to have versus defensive opponents. Cautioned after a reckless tackle. 6

Declan Rice Set-pieces on corner kicks and free kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed license to move in left midfield yet found himself offside upon receiving with a chance to score. Given a well-earned substitution on the hour mark. 6/10

The star midfielder Played in an advanced position on the right and put in dirty work. Displayed flashes of quality but scuffed a shot wide. Substituted late on by a teammate, a fellow player, following a yellow card. 7

The winger Had England’s top opening before halftime, his strike smartly stopped by the Albanian keeper. With a teammate staying deep, he had to offer an outlet on the right yet his deliveries from wide areas were hit and miss. Taken off with 15 to go. Six

The captain The decisive figure with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals for his country. The opener a typical poacher’s finish and the second an excellent headed goal following a clever run off his defender. At 32, he continues to improve with the national team have every chance in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. 8/10

The attacker Struggled to make an impact on the left flank. Had a presentable chance after being played in from a teammate but Strakosha made the save. Rashford made much more of effect in his place. Five

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (for Rice 63) Appeared sharp and combined seamlessly with the striker in a natural spot, 6/10
• Saka (on for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert but his corner created the breakthrough, Six
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Lively upon introduction assisting the second goal with superb cross to the far post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Seems settled so soon, Six
• Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Not enough time to affect things, 6