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In a impressive display, England wrapped up a further triumph versus Albania, with a number of squad members turning in memorable performances during the match.

Starting Eleven

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested to perform before the break before called into action by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. One well-timed sliding tackle against an Albanian attacker demonstrated excellent game intelligence. 6/10

The debutant Examined by Albania’s primary attacker in their forward. Started more centrally early on but moved to the flank after a teammate entered the fray. 7

The defender Moved forward on the ball, as he has done before. On occasion lacked urgency on the ball with the experiment was shelved after the break. 6

The tall defender A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, typically, perhaps is a replacement for Stones in defense rather than his partner. One wayward ball after the break nearly resulted in an opener from Albania. Six

Nico O’Reilly One more assured display by the 20-year-old after his initial appearance versus another side. A teammate failed to make full advantage of a clever backheel behind the Albania defence. The left-back spot is his to lose already. Seven

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning in an England shirt. Somewhat sloppy on the ball but his whipped set-pieces were a threat. A handy tempo-setter available to the manager to have against sides that sit back. Booked after a reckless foul. 6/10

Declan Rice Deliveries on corner kicks and set-plays were dangerous. Was given license to drift in left midfield but was in an offside position upon receiving in shooting positions. Given a well-earned break after an hour. Six

Jude Bellingham Played in a high role out wide and put in dirty work. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance and scuffed a shot high. Withdrawn in the closing stages by a teammate, his competition, after being booked. Seven

The winger Was presented with the team's top opening in the opening period, his effort well saved by Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate hanging back, he was forced to offer an outlet on the right but his crosses from the touchline varied in quality. Replaced with 15 to go. 6/10

The captain The difference-maker netting two more finishes for his country. His first a typical poacher’s finish and the second an excellent finish with his head having drifted away away from the opposition. Now 32, he’s only getting better and the side have every chance in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. 8

The attacker Had difficulty to make an impact on the left flank. Had a good opening following a pass by Bellingham yet Strakosha kept it out. Rashford produced a bigger influence after coming on. 5

Substitutes

• Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright and linked up seamlessly with the striker in a natural spot, 6/10
• Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances but his corner created the first goal, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Energetic after coming on assisting the captain's brace with a brilliant delivery into the area, 7/10
• Anderson (for Wharton 75) Seems settled at this level, 6
• Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to influence the game, Six