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In a impressive display, the English national team wrapped up a further triumph against their opponents, featuring a number of players delivering notable performances on the pitch.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to perform before the break but then forced to intervene from an opponent's curling effort. His sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker highlighted excellent game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Tested against Albania’s biggest threat in their forward. Started through the middle to begin with but moved wider once Saka came on. 7/10

John Stones Advanced into midfield on the ball, something he's known for in the past. On occasion was too casual on the ball with the approach discontinued by the interval. 6

Dan Burn Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, as always, perhaps is another option for Stones in defense as opposed to his partner. A careless ball after the break came close to an opener for the visitors. Six

Nico O’Reilly Another composed display from the 20-year-old after his debut versus another side. A teammate failed to make full advantage of an exquisite flick over the Albania defence. The role is his to lose at this stage. 7

Adam Wharton A debut start with the national team. Slightly sloppy when playing out however his whipped corners posed a danger. A useful game manager available to the coach to utilize against defensive opponents. Cautioned for a rash foul. 6

The midfielder Set-pieces on corner kicks and free kicks were dangerous. Was given room to move down the left flank only to be offside when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Awarded a deserved break after an hour. 6

The star midfielder Played in an advanced spot out wide while also contributed with defensive duties. Displayed moments of class but dragged an attempt over. Substituted towards the end by Rogers, his rival, after being booked. 7

The winger Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity of the first half, his strike excellently kept out from the Albanian keeper. With Quansah staying deep, he had to stretch the play down the right side yet his deliveries from wide areas varied in quality. Taken off late in the match. 6/10

The captain The match-winner scoring 77th and 78th finishes for his country. The opener a classic close-range tap-in while the second a classy finish with his head having drifted away from his marker. Now 32, he continues to improve and England stand a real opportunity next summer when he's in the team. 8

Eberechi Eze Struggled to get into the game out wide. Was presented with a good opening after being played in by Bellingham however Strakosha made the save. Rashford made much more of effect in his place. 5/10

Replacements

• Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp and combined well with the striker in a preferred position, Six
• Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances but his corner led to the breakthrough, 6
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker 75) Energetic when brought on assisting the captain's brace with a brilliant delivery into the area, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled already, 6
• Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6