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In a impressive showing, England wrapped up one more victory versus their opponents, with multiple squad members delivering memorable displays during the match.

Starting XI

The goalkeeper Not a save required before the break until tested by an opponent's bent shot. One well-timed sliding tackle on Qazim Laci showed his reading of the game. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Tested against the opposition's main danger in their forward. Started through the middle to begin with but moved out wide once a teammate entered the fray. Seven

John Stones Pushed into midfield with the ball at his feet, as he has done in the past. Sometimes seemed hesitant on the ball with the approach abandoned after the break. 6/10

The tall defender Always dangerous from dead balls, as always, perhaps is a replacement for his teammate in defense rather than paired with him. One wayward ball in the second half nearly resulted in a goal for Albania. 6

The young full-back A further composed display from the youngster after his initial appearance against Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on the opportunity from a clever backheel over the opposing backline. His position is his to lose so soon. Seven

The newcomer His first start with the national team. Slightly sloppy when playing out but his inswinging corners were a threat. A useful pace-controller available to the manager to have against teams who drop deep. Booked after a reckless challenge. 6

Declan Rice Set-pieces from dead balls and free-kicks created chances. Had license to drift on the left yet found himself in an offside position upon receiving in shooting positions. Given a deserved break around the 60-minute point. Six

The star midfielder Functioned in an advanced spot down the right and did plenty of dirty work. Displayed glimpses of brilliance and dragged a shot over. Replaced towards the end by a teammate, his rival, after being booked. 7

The winger Had the team's clearest opportunity before halftime, his strike smartly stopped by the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah staying deep, he was forced to stretch the play on the right but his crosses into the box varied in quality. Substituted late in the match. 6/10

The captain The decisive figure with his two more goals at international level. His first a typical opportunist's goal and the second a superb headed goal following a clever run from his marker. At 32, he’s only getting better and England stand a real opportunity in future competitions with him leading the line. 8

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to influence play from the left. Had a good opening when set up by Bellingham but the keeper kept it out. His replacement made much more of an impact in his place. Five

Bench Players

• Foden (for a teammate 63) Appeared sharp connecting seamlessly with Kane in a preferred position, 6
• Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances although his set-piece provided the breakthrough, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Lively after coming on assisting the second goal with superb cross to the back post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Looks established at this level, Six
• Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6