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Throughout a impressive performance, England clinched a further victory against Albania, with several squad members turning in standout performances throughout the game.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to make before the break but then tested by an opponent's curling effort. His sliding challenge on Qazim Laci highlighted his reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Tested against the opposition's primary attacker through their forward. Played through the middle early on but moved to the flank after a teammate entered the fray. 7/10

The defender Advanced up the pitch when in possession, a familiar role previously. Sometimes lacked urgency on the ball and the tactic abandoned after the break. 6

Dan Burn A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, per usual, perhaps is an alternative for Stones in defense instead of paired with him. A careless pass in the second half came close to a goal from the visitors. 6

The young full-back One more composed showing by the youngster after his first cap versus Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on full advantage of an exquisite flick behind their defense. His position is firmly his already. Seven

The newcomer His maiden beginning for his country. Slightly careless in possession however his inswinging corners were a threat. A handy pace-controller available to the coach to have versus sides that sit back. Cautioned for a rash foul. 6/10

Declan Rice Deliveries from dead balls and set-plays created chances. Enjoyed room to drift on the left but was in an offside position upon receiving in front of goal. Given a deserved break around the 60-minute point. 6

The star midfielder Functioned in a high spot out wide and put in defensive duties. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance but scuffed an attempt over. Withdrawn late on by a teammate, a fellow player, following a yellow card. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s top opening in the opening period, his strike smartly stopped by the Albanian keeper. As a teammate holding position, he was forced to stretch the play down the right side yet his deliveries into the box were hit and miss. Replaced with 15 to go. Six

The captain The difference-maker with his two more finishes at international level. The first a typical poacher’s finish and the second a classy headed goal following a clever run off his defender. At 32, he’s only getting better with the national team stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament with him up top. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to influence play from the left. Was presented with a presentable chance after being played in from a teammate yet the keeper made the save. His replacement had a greater effect in his place. 5

Bench Players

• Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Appeared sharp connecting well with the striker in a preferred position, 6
• Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances but his corner led to the first goal, 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Lively upon introduction and set up the second goal with a brilliant delivery to the back post, 7/10
• Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable already, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6