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Throughout a dominant performance, the English national team wrapped up another triumph versus their opponents, featuring a number of players producing notable performances on the pitch.

Starting XI

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested required during the opening 45 but then called into action from Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. His sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker highlighted sharp game intelligence. 6/10

The debutant Examined by Albania’s primary attacker in Hoxha. Started through the middle early on but moved to the flank after a teammate came on. 7

The defender Pushed forward on the ball, as he has done in the past. On occasion seemed hesitant on the ball and the approach was shelved by the interval. Six

The tall defender A nuisance from dead balls, as always, but may be a replacement to Stones in the backline instead of paired with him. A careless pass in the second half almost led to an opener for the visitors. 6/10

The young full-back Another composed performance from the rising star following his initial appearance against Serbia. Saka failed to make full advantage of a gorgeous flick behind their defense. The role looks secure already. 7/10

Adam Wharton His first start for his country. A bit sloppy in possession though his inswinging deliveries were a threat. A useful game manager for the manager to utilize versus sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a rash challenge. Six

The midfielder Set-pieces from corners and set-plays were dangerous. Enjoyed freedom to drift down the left flank but was in an offside position when the ball arrived in front of goal. Given a deserved rest after an hour. Six

The star midfielder Played in an advanced position out wide while also contributed with the hard yards. Displayed flashes of quality and scuffed a shot wide. Replaced late on for a teammate, his competition, after being booked. Seven

The winger Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity before halftime, his effort smartly stopped from the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah hanging back, it fell to him to provide width on the right yet his deliveries from the touchline were hit and miss. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. 6

The captain The decisive figure scoring 77th and 78th goals at international level. The opener a trademark poacher’s finish and the second a classy finish with his head having drifted away off his defender. At 32, his form is unwavering and the side have every chance in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. Eight

The attacker Had difficulty to get into the game on the left flank. Was presented with a presentable chance following a pass from a teammate yet Strakosha made the save. Rashford produced a bigger an impact when substituted. 5

Replacements

• Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Looked lively and linked up well with Kane in a preferred position, Six
• Saka (on for the winger 63) Spurned chances although his set-piece created the breakthrough, Six
• Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Energetic after coming on assisting the second goal with a brilliant delivery to the far post, 7/10
• Anderson (for Wharton 75) Seems settled already, 6/10
• Rogers (for the star 84) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6