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During a impressive display, the English national team clinched one more win versus Albania, featuring multiple players turning in memorable performances on the pitch.

Starting Eleven

Dean Henderson Not a save required during the opening 45 before forced to intervene from Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. His sliding challenge against Qazim Laci showed sharp reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Tested against the opposition's biggest threat through Hoxha. Operated through the middle to begin with but moved wider once a teammate was introduced. 7/10

The defender Pushed up the pitch on the ball, something he's known for before. At times lacked urgency when carrying play with the approach discontinued by the interval. 6

The tall defender A nuisance at set pieces, per usual, could serve as another option for his teammate in the backline rather than alongside him. A careless pass in the second half almost led to the first goal from Albania. 6

Nico O’Reilly A further composed display by the rising star after his first cap against another side. A teammate did not capitalize on full advantage of a clever flick behind their defense. The left-back spot looks secure at this stage. Seven

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning in an England shirt. Slightly loose in possession however his whipped corners posed a danger. An effective pace-controller available to the manager to call upon against sides that sit back. Booked for a poorly timed challenge. 6

The midfielder Deliveries from dead balls and set-plays were dangerous. Had license to move down the left flank but was offside as the pass came in front of goal. Given a merited substitution on the hour mark. 6

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a forward spot down the right while also put in defensive duties. Displayed moments of class and mishit an attempt high. Substituted towards the end for a teammate, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's top opening in the opening period, his effort smartly stopped by Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah hanging back, he had to offer an outlet out wide but his crosses into the box varied in quality. Substituted with 15 to go. 6/10

The captain The match-winner netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes at international level. His first a classic opportunist's goal and his next an excellent header following a clever run off his defender. Now 32, he’s only getting better and England have every chance next summer when he's in the team. Eight

The attacker Had difficulty to get into the game out wide. Had a decent opportunity after being played in from a teammate yet Strakosha kept it out. His replacement made much more of an impact in his place. Five

Replacements

• Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp connecting well with Kane in a natural spot, Six
• Saka (on for Eze 63) Missed opportunities yet his delivery provided the opener, Six
• Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Lively after coming on assisting Kane’s second with superb cross to the back post, 7
• Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable at this level, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for the star 84) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6/10