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During a impressive showing, the English national team clinched one more victory against Albania, with several players delivering memorable performances during the match.

First-choice XI

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested to perform during the opening 45 until called into action by an opponent's bent shot. A sliding tackle on an Albanian attacker highlighted sharp reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined against Albania’s primary attacker through Hoxha. Started more centrally early on then shifted wider after a teammate came on. 7/10

The defender Advanced forward when in possession, as he has done before. At times seemed hesitant in possession and the experiment abandoned by the interval. 6/10

Dan Burn A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, per usual, perhaps is another option to his teammate in the backline as opposed to his partner. A careless ball later in the match nearly resulted in a goal for the visitors. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly A further assured display from the 20-year-old following his initial appearance against Serbia. A teammate failed to make full advantage of an exquisite flick over the Albania defence. The role is his to lose at this stage. 7

The newcomer His maiden beginning in an England shirt. Slightly sloppy in possession however his whipped set-pieces were a threat. An effective pace-controller for the coach to utilize against sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a rash foul. 6/10

The midfielder Deliveries from corners and free kicks were dangerous. Was given license to roam down the left flank only to be offside when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Awarded a merited break after an hour. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a high position on the right while also contributed with the hard yards. Demonstrated flashes of quality and scuffed a shot high. Withdrawn in the closing stages for a teammate, his rival, following a yellow card. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s top opening before halftime, his effort excellently kept out from the Albanian keeper. As Quansah staying deep, he had to stretch the play out wide but his crosses from the touchline varied in quality. Taken off with 15 to go. Six

The captain The decisive figure scoring 77th and 78th strikes for his country. The first a trademark poacher’s finish and his next an excellent headed goal following a clever run off his defender. Aged 32, he’s only getting better with the national team have every chance in future competitions when he's in the team. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to influence play on the left flank. Was presented with a decent opportunity after being played in by Bellingham but Strakosha made the save. His replacement had a greater effect after coming on. Five

Replacements

• Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp connecting well with the striker in more familiar role, 6
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger 63) Missed opportunities yet his delivery created the breakthrough, 6
• Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Active upon introduction and provided the second goal via an excellent ball into the area, 7
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable so soon, 6
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Not enough time to affect things, Six