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In a impressive display, the English national team secured one more win against Albania, featuring a number of squad members delivering memorable performances during the match.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Had little to do to make in the first half before tested by an opponent's bent shot. His sliding challenge against Qazim Laci showed his anticipation. 6/10

The debutant Tested against the opposition's primary attacker in their forward. Started more centrally to begin with later drifted out wide after Saka was introduced. 7/10

The defender Advanced forward on the ball, something he's known for previously. Sometimes seemed hesitant when carrying play with the approach abandoned at half-time. Six

Dan Burn Always dangerous from dead balls, typically, perhaps is a replacement to his teammate in the backline instead of paired with him. One wayward ball after the break almost led to an opener from Albania. 6/10

The young full-back One more confident showing from the rising star following his initial appearance versus another side. Saka was unable to take the most of a clever backheel over the opposing backline. The left-back spot is his to lose so soon. Seven

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning in an England shirt. Slightly sloppy on the ball though his inswinging set-pieces were a threat. An effective pace-controller for the manager to utilize against teams who drop deep. Booked for a poorly timed challenge. 6

Declan Rice Crosses from dead balls and set-plays were dangerous. Enjoyed freedom to drift down the left flank yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Awarded a well-earned rest after an hour. Six

Jude Bellingham Operated in a forward position on the right while also did plenty of defensive duties. Showed glimpses of brilliance and scuffed a shot over. Substituted in the closing stages for Rogers, a fellow player, after being booked. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s top opening in the opening period, his strike excellently kept out by the opposing goalkeeper. As a teammate staying deep, he was forced to offer an outlet out wide yet his deliveries from the touchline were hit and miss. Substituted with 15 to go. Six

The captain The match-winner scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals for his country. The opener a trademark close-range tap-in and his next an excellent headed goal following a clever run off his defender. Aged 32, his form is unwavering with the national team have every chance in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. Eight

The attacker Struggled to influence play on the left flank. Was presented with a good opening when set up by Bellingham however Strakosha made the save. His replacement had a greater influence when substituted. 5

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp connecting well with Kane in a preferred position, Six
• Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances although his set-piece led to the first goal, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Lively upon introduction and provided the second goal via an excellent ball into the area, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable already, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to affect things, 6