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Throughout a dominant showing, England clinched one more triumph versus Albania, featuring several squad members producing standout performances during the match.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to perform before the break but then called into action by an opponent's curling effort. A sliding challenge on an Albanian attacker showed excellent reading of the game. 6/10

The debutant Examined by the opposition's main danger in their forward. Played in a central role to begin with then shifted wider after Saka came on. 7

The defender Advanced into midfield when in possession, something he's known for before. At times lacked urgency when carrying play and the approach abandoned by the interval. 6

The tall defender A nuisance at set pieces, per usual, perhaps is an alternative to Stones in the backline as opposed to his partner. One wayward ball later in the match nearly resulted in an opener for Albania. 6

The young full-back A further composed performance from the rising star following his debut against another side. Saka failed to make the most of an exquisite flick behind the Albania defence. The left-back spot is his to lose so soon. Seven

The newcomer A debut start in an England shirt. Somewhat loose on the ball however his whipped corners posed a danger. A handy pace-controller available to the manager to have against teams who drop deep. Booked for a rash tackle. 6

The midfielder Set-pieces from dead balls and free-kicks created chances. Had license to drift on the left but was offside when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Granted a deserved substitution around the 60-minute point. Six

Jude Bellingham Played in an advanced role out wide while also did plenty of the hard yards. Displayed glimpses of brilliance but dragged a shot wide. Substituted towards the end by Rogers, his rival, after receiving a caution. 7/10

The winger Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity of the first half, his strike smartly stopped from Thomas Strakosha. With a teammate holding position, it fell to him to offer an outlet down the right side yet his deliveries into the box were hit and miss. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. 6

The captain The difference-maker scoring two more finishes in an England shirt. His first a trademark opportunist's goal and the second an excellent finish with his head following a clever run off his defender. At 32, he continues to improve with the national team have every chance in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. 8

The attacker Struggled to make an impact on the left flank. Had a good opening after being played in by Bellingham however the keeper kept it out. His replacement had a greater influence in his place. 5

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Appeared sharp and linked up seamlessly with the striker in a natural spot, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger 63) Spurned chances yet his delivery provided the breakthrough, 6
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker 75) Active after coming on assisting the captain's brace with superb cross into the area, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton 75) Looks established so soon, Six
• Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Not enough time to influence the game, Six