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During a impressive showing, England wrapped up one more victory against their opponents, with multiple squad members turning in memorable displays throughout the game.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Not a save required in the first half before called into action from an opponent's curling effort. One well-timed sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker showed excellent game intelligence. Six out of ten

The debutant Tested against Albania’s main danger in Hoxha. Operated in a central role early on but moved out wide after a teammate was introduced. 7

The defender Pushed into midfield on the ball, a familiar role before. On occasion lacked urgency on the ball and the approach discontinued after the break. 6/10

Dan Burn A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, typically, but may be a replacement to Stones in defense as opposed to paired with him. A loose distribution in the second half almost led to a goal from Albania. 6/10

The young full-back Another composed performance by the youngster following his debut against another side. Saka failed to make full advantage of a gorgeous backheel over the Albania defence. His position is his to lose already. Seven

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning for his country. Slightly careless on the ball though his whipped corners caused problems. A useful tempo-setter available to the boss to have versus defensive opponents. Booked after a reckless foul. 6

The midfielder Set-pieces on corner kicks and free-kicks caused problems. Enjoyed license to move on the left yet found himself offside when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Awarded a merited break after an hour. 6/10

The star midfielder Functioned in an advanced position out wide and also put in the hard yards. Showed flashes of quality and dragged an effort over. Replaced late on by a teammate, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. Seven

The winger Was presented with the team's best chance before halftime, his effort smartly stopped from the opposing goalkeeper. As a teammate staying deep, it fell to him to offer an outlet down the right side but his crosses from the touchline varied in quality. Taken off with 15 to go. 6

The captain The decisive figure with his 77th and 78th goals for his country. His first a classic opportunist's goal and the second a superb finish with his head having drifted away off his defender. Now 32, he continues to improve with the national team are strong contenders next summer with him up top. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to make an impact from the left. Was presented with a decent opportunity when set up by the midfielder however Strakosha made the save. Rashford had a greater influence in his place. Five

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for a teammate 63) Was bright and combined seamlessly with the striker in a preferred position, Six
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert but his corner provided the breakthrough, 6
• Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Energetic after coming on assisting the second goal with a brilliant delivery to the back post, 7
• Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled so soon, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to affect things, Six