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Throughout a dominant display, the English national team wrapped up one more win versus their opponents, featuring multiple squad members delivering memorable displays during the match.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save required during the opening 45 but then called into action from Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. His sliding challenge against an Albanian attacker showed excellent anticipation. 6/10

The debutant Tested against the opposition's primary attacker in their forward. Started through the middle initially later drifted out wide after Saka came on. 7/10

The defender Moved into midfield with the ball at his feet, something he's known for in the past. Sometimes lacked urgency on the ball with the experiment was shelved at half-time. 6/10

The tall defender Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, typically, could serve as another option for his teammate in defense as opposed to paired with him. A loose pass later in the match nearly resulted in a goal from Albania. 6

The young full-back A further composed showing from the rising star after his first cap versus Serbia. Saka was unable to take the opportunity from an exquisite flick over the Albania defence. The left-back spot is his to lose already. 7

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning in an England shirt. Slightly loose on the ball but his whipped set-pieces posed a danger. An effective pace-controller available to the boss to have against defensive opponents. Shown a yellow for a rash challenge. 6/10

The midfielder Set-pieces on corner kicks and set-plays created chances. Enjoyed freedom to roam down the left flank but was offside when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Granted a deserved rest after an hour. Six

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a high role on the right and also put in dirty work. Demonstrated flashes of quality but dragged a shot high. Withdrawn towards the end by a teammate, his rival, following a yellow card. 7/10

The winger Had the team's best chance of the first half, his strike smartly stopped by Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate hanging back, he was forced to offer an outlet on the right yet his deliveries from the touchline varied in quality. Taken off with 15 to go. 6/10

The captain The match-winner with his 77th and 78th strikes for his country. His first a trademark close-range tap-in and his next an excellent headed goal having drifted away away from the opposition. Now 32, his form is unwavering and the side stand a real opportunity next summer with him leading the line. 8/10

The attacker Struggled to get into the game out wide. Had a decent opportunity when set up by the midfielder yet the keeper made the save. Rashford had a greater influence after coming on. Five

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for Rice 63) Looked lively connecting well with the striker in more familiar role, 6/10
• Saka (on for Eze 63) Failed to convert but his corner provided the first goal, Six
• Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Active upon introduction and provided the captain's brace with a brilliant delivery to the back post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled already, 6
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Not enough time to make an impact, 6/10