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Throughout a impressive performance, the English national team clinched another win versus Albania, with several players producing memorable displays throughout the game.

Starting Lineup

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested required before the break before forced to intervene from Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. One well-timed sliding challenge against Qazim Laci highlighted excellent reading of the game. 6/10

The debutant Challenged by the opposition's main danger in their forward. Started more centrally early on but moved out wide once a teammate entered the fray. 7/10

The defender Advanced into midfield when in possession, something he's known for previously. Sometimes seemed hesitant in possession and the approach discontinued after the break. 6

Dan Burn A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, per usual, could serve as an alternative for his teammate in the backline as opposed to alongside him. A careless distribution later in the match came close to the first goal for the visitors. Six

The young full-back One more composed performance from the 20-year-old after his first cap against another side. A teammate was unable to take the most of a gorgeous backheel behind the Albania defence. The role is firmly his so soon. Seven

Adam Wharton A debut start for his country. Somewhat careless on the ball though his dangerous deliveries were a threat. A useful pace-controller for the boss to utilize against teams who drop deep. Booked for a rash tackle. Six

Declan Rice Crosses from dead balls and free kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed license to roam on the left yet found himself offside upon receiving in shooting positions. Granted a merited break on the hour mark. 6

Jude Bellingham Played in a high position out wide and also put in dirty work. Showed flashes of quality but dragged an effort wide. Substituted in the closing stages for Rogers, his competition, following a yellow card. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's top opening of the first half, his strike excellently kept out from the Albanian keeper. With a teammate holding position, he had to provide width out wide although his balls from wide areas varied in quality. Replaced with 15 to go. 6

The captain The match-winner scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes at international level. The first a classic close-range tap-in and his next a superb finish with his head following a clever run from his marker. Aged 32, he continues to improve with the national team stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. 8

The attacker Struggled to get into the game on the left flank. Had a decent opportunity when set up from a teammate however Strakosha made the save. Rashford had a greater influence when substituted. 5

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Looked lively connecting effectively with Kane in a natural spot, Six
• Saka (for Eze 63) Failed to convert but his corner led to the breakthrough, 6
• Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Active upon introduction and set up the second goal via an excellent ball to the back post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Seems settled already, Six
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to make an impact, Six