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Throughout a commanding showing, the English national team secured a further win versus their opponents, featuring a number of squad members delivering notable performances during the match.

First-choice XI

Dean Henderson Not a save required during the opening 45 until forced to intervene by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. One well-timed sliding intervention on Qazim Laci highlighted sharp reading of the game. 6/10

The debutant Challenged by Albania’s main danger through Hoxha. Started in a central role initially then shifted to the flank once a teammate came on. 7

John Stones Advanced up the pitch when in possession, something he's known for previously. On occasion was too casual when carrying play and the tactic abandoned after the break. Six

Dan Burn Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, typically, could serve as another option to Stones in defense instead of his partner. A loose pass after the break came close to the first goal for the visitors. Six

Nico O’Reilly Another composed display by the youngster after his first cap against another side. Saka was unable to take the most of a clever backheel over the Albania defence. The left-back spot looks secure at this stage. Seven

The newcomer A debut start for his country. A bit sloppy when playing out though his whipped set-pieces posed a danger. An effective tempo-setter available to the coach to have versus teams who drop deep. Cautioned after a reckless tackle. 6/10

The midfielder Crosses from corners and free-kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed license to drift down the left flank but was offside when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Given a deserved break on the hour mark. Six

The star midfielder Functioned in an advanced spot on the right and did plenty of dirty work. Demonstrated moments of class but dragged an effort over. Replaced late on by a teammate, his rival, after receiving a caution. Seven

The winger Had England’s clearest opportunity of the first half, his effort excellently kept out by the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate hanging back, it fell to him to provide width down the right side but his crosses from the touchline were hit and miss. Taken off late in the match. 6/10

The captain The decisive figure with his 77th and 78th goals in an England shirt. His first a typical close-range tap-in while the second a classy header having drifted away away from the opposition. At 32, he’s only getting better with the national team have every chance in future competitions with him leading the line. Eight

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to make an impact on the left flank. Had a presentable chance after being played in from a teammate yet the keeper denied him. Rashford produced a bigger an impact in his place. 5/10

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (for a teammate 63) Looked lively and combined effectively with the striker in a natural spot, 6
• Saka (for Eze 63) Missed opportunities but his corner provided the first goal, Six
• Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Active when brought on and provided the second goal via an excellent ball into the area, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton 75) Looks established so soon, Six
• Rogers (replacing the star 84) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6