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During a impressive display, England secured one more triumph against Albania, featuring multiple players delivering notable performances throughout the game.

First-choice Lineup

Dean Henderson Not a save to make in the first half but then forced to intervene by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. One well-timed sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker demonstrated sharp anticipation. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged against Albania’s primary attacker through Hoxha. Played in a central role to begin with later drifted wider after Saka was introduced. Seven

John Stones Advanced forward with the ball at his feet, a familiar role before. On occasion lacked urgency in possession with the approach abandoned after the break. 6

The tall defender A nuisance from dead balls, per usual, could serve as an alternative for Stones in defense instead of his partner. A loose distribution in the second half came close to a goal for Albania. 6

Nico O’Reilly Another confident display from the rising star following his initial appearance versus Serbia. A teammate was unable to take the most of a gorgeous touch behind the opposing backline. His position is firmly his already. Seven

The newcomer His maiden beginning with the national team. Slightly sloppy in possession though his dangerous set-pieces posed a danger. A handy tempo-setter available to the manager to utilize versus sides that sit back. Booked for a poorly timed tackle. 6/10

The midfielder Deliveries on corner kicks and free kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed room to move on the left but was offside upon receiving with a chance to score. Given a merited rest after an hour. 6

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a high position out wide and also put in the hard yards. Displayed moments of class and mishit a shot high. Substituted in the closing stages for Rogers, a fellow player, following a yellow card. 7

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s top opening before halftime, his strike well saved from the opposing goalkeeper. As a teammate staying deep, it fell to him to provide width down the right side yet his deliveries from the touchline varied in quality. Substituted with 15 to go. 6/10

The captain The decisive figure with his 77th and 78th strikes for his country. The first a typical close-range tap-in and his next an excellent header after peeling away off his defender. At 32, he continues to improve and England stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. Eight

The attacker Had difficulty to get into the game on the left flank. Was presented with a decent opportunity after being played in from a teammate but Strakosha denied him. Rashford produced a bigger effect in his place. 5/10

Replacements

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Was bright and linked up effectively with the striker in a preferred position, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Failed to convert yet his delivery created the breakthrough, 6/10
• Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Energetic after coming on and set up the second goal with a brilliant delivery into the area, 7
• Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Looks established already, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for the star 84) Insufficient minutes to affect things, Six