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During a dominant showing, England secured one more triumph against their opponents, featuring multiple players turning in notable displays throughout the game.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Had little to do to perform before the break until forced to intervene from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. A sliding intervention on Qazim Laci highlighted excellent game intelligence. 6/10

The debutant Challenged by the opposition's main danger in their forward. Played in a central role to begin with but moved wider once Saka was introduced. Seven

John Stones Moved up the pitch with the ball at his feet, something he's known for in the past. Sometimes seemed hesitant on the ball and the tactic discontinued at half-time. Six

The tall defender Always dangerous from dead balls, typically, but may be an alternative for his teammate in the backline as opposed to his partner. A loose ball in the second half nearly resulted in an opener for Albania. 6

The young full-back Another composed display by the youngster following his initial appearance against Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on the most of a gorgeous touch behind their defense. His position is his to lose already. 7

Adam Wharton A debut start in an England shirt. Slightly careless on the ball but his whipped deliveries caused problems. A useful game manager available to the coach to utilize against teams who drop deep. Booked after a reckless challenge. 6

Declan Rice Crosses from dead balls and free kicks created chances. Was given room to drift on the left yet found himself in an offside position upon receiving with a chance to score. Granted a well-earned rest on the hour mark. 6/10

The star midfielder Played in a high role on the right and also contributed with defensive duties. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance and mishit a shot over. Withdrawn towards the end for a teammate, his rival, after being booked. Seven

The winger Had England’s best chance in the opening period, his shot well saved by the opposing goalkeeper. As a teammate staying deep, it fell to him to provide width down the right side but his crosses from wide areas were inconsistent. Substituted late in the match. 6

The captain The decisive figure scoring two more finishes at international level. The opener a trademark close-range tap-in and his next an excellent headed goal having drifted away away from the opposition. At 32, he’s only getting better and the side have every chance next summer when he's in the team. Eight

The attacker Had difficulty to get into the game from the left. Was presented with a good opening after being played in from a teammate but the keeper made the save. His replacement produced a bigger effect when substituted. 5

Substitutes

• Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Was bright connecting well with Kane in a preferred position, 6/10
• Saka (for the winger 63) Failed to convert but his corner provided the opener, 6
• Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Active when brought on assisting the second goal with a brilliant delivery to the far post, Seven
• Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable at this level, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to affect things, 6