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During a impressive showing, England clinched one more triumph versus their opponents, featuring several players producing notable performances during the match.

Starting Lineup

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested to make before the break but then forced to intervene from an opponent's curled attempt. A sliding tackle against an Albanian attacker demonstrated his reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Examined against Albania’s main danger in their forward. Started more centrally early on then shifted out wide once Saka came on. 7/10

John Stones Pushed up the pitch when in possession, a familiar role before. Sometimes was too casual when carrying play and the approach discontinued after the break. 6/10

The tall defender A nuisance at set pieces, as always, could serve as an alternative for his teammate at the back as opposed to paired with him. A careless distribution later in the match came close to an opener for Albania. 6/10

The young full-back One more composed performance by the rising star after his initial appearance against another side. A teammate failed to make the opportunity from a clever flick behind their defense. His position looks secure already. 7/10

Adam Wharton A debut start for his country. Slightly loose on the ball though his whipped corners posed a danger. A useful game manager for the manager to call upon versus defensive opponents. Booked after a reckless foul. 6

Declan Rice Set-pieces from dead balls and free kicks created chances. Enjoyed license to move down the left flank yet found himself offside upon receiving with a chance to score. Granted a deserved rest after an hour. 6

The star midfielder Played in a high role out wide and also contributed with defensive duties. Showed flashes of quality but scuffed an attempt wide. Substituted towards the end by Rogers, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s best chance of the first half, his strike excellently kept out 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 were inconsistent. Taken off with 15 to go. 6

The captain The match-winner scoring 77th and 78th finishes at international level. His first a typical opportunist's goal while the second a classy headed goal following a clever run off his defender. Now 32, his form is unwavering with the national team stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. 8

The attacker Found it tough to get into the game on the left flank. Was presented with a decent opportunity when set up by the midfielder but Strakosha denied him. Rashford made much more of effect after coming on. Five

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for a teammate 63) Looked lively connecting well with Kane in more familiar role, 6/10
• Saka (for the winger 63) Missed opportunities yet his delivery provided the breakthrough, 6
• Rashford (for the attacker 75) Active when brought on and set up Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery into the area, 7/10
• Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable so soon, 6/10
• Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to make an impact, 6/10