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In a commanding display, England clinched one more triumph versus Albania, featuring multiple squad members delivering notable performances throughout the game.

First-choice XI

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested to perform during the opening 45 until tested from an opponent's curled attempt. His sliding tackle against Qazim Laci highlighted excellent game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Tested against Albania’s main danger through Hoxha. Played more centrally to begin with later drifted wider after Saka came on. 7

The defender Advanced up the pitch on the ball, as he has done before. At times was too casual on the ball with the experiment abandoned by the interval. Six

The tall defender A constant threat from dead balls, as always, could serve as an alternative for Stones in the backline instead of his partner. A loose ball later in the match came close to an opener from the visitors. 6/10

The young full-back Another confident showing from the rising star after his initial appearance against another side. Saka was unable to take the opportunity from a gorgeous touch behind the opposing backline. His position is firmly his already. 7

Adam Wharton His first start in an England shirt. Slightly sloppy on the ball however his inswinging corners were a threat. An effective tempo-setter available to the boss to utilize against sides that sit back. Booked for a rash tackle. Six

The midfielder Set-pieces from corners and free-kicks created chances. Had license to move on the left yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Given a deserved substitution on the hour mark. 6

Jude Bellingham Played in a forward position down the right while also contributed with the hard yards. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance but dragged an effort over. Replaced towards the end by a teammate, his rival, after receiving a caution. Seven

The winger Was presented with England’s top opening in the opening period, his shot smartly stopped from the opposing goalkeeper. With Quansah hanging back, he was forced to stretch the play on the right but his crosses from wide areas were hit and miss. Taken off with 15 to go. Six

The captain The difference-maker scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals at international level. The first a classic close-range tap-in while the second an excellent finish with his head after peeling away off his defender. Now 32, his form is unwavering with the national team have every chance in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. 8

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to influence play out wide. Was presented with a decent opportunity following a pass from a teammate yet Strakosha made the save. His replacement had a greater influence after coming on. 5/10

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively and linked up effectively with the striker in a preferred position, Six
• Saka (on for the winger 63) Missed opportunities although his set-piece created the opener, Six
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Active when brought on assisting the captain's brace with superb cross to the far post, Seven
• Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable at this level, 6
• Rogers (replacing the star 84) Not enough time to influence the game, Six