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In a dominant display, the English national team secured one more victory versus Albania, featuring multiple players delivering standout displays during the match.

Starting XI

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to make during the opening 45 before called into action from an opponent's bent shot. A sliding intervention on Qazim Laci demonstrated his anticipation. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined by the opposition's primary attacker in their forward. Started more centrally to begin with but moved out wide once a teammate entered the fray. 7/10

John Stones Pushed up the pitch on the ball, as he has done before. Sometimes was too casual on the ball and the tactic discontinued after the break. 6

The tall defender A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, per usual, perhaps is another option to Stones at the back rather than his partner. One wayward distribution in the second half came close to the first goal for the visitors. 6

The young full-back Another assured display from the rising star after his initial appearance against another side. Saka failed to make full advantage of an exquisite touch over their defense. His position is firmly his already. Seven

Adam Wharton His first start for his country. Slightly careless in possession but his inswinging corners were a threat. An effective game manager available to the manager to utilize versus sides that sit back. Cautioned after a reckless foul. Six

The midfielder Set-pieces on corner kicks and free kicks caused problems. Had freedom to drift down the left flank only to be offside as the pass came in front of goal. Granted a well-earned substitution on the hour mark. Six

Jude Bellingham Played in an advanced spot on the right and put in defensive duties. Displayed moments of class but dragged an effort wide. Substituted late on by Rogers, his competition, after being booked. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's best chance of the first half, his effort excellently kept out from the opposing goalkeeper. As a teammate staying deep, it fell to him to offer an outlet down the right side but his crosses from the touchline varied in quality. Substituted late in the match. Six

The captain The difference-maker netting 77th and 78th goals in an England shirt. The first a typical close-range tap-in 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 with him leading the line. 8/10

The attacker Struggled to get into the game from the left. Had a good opening after being played in by Bellingham yet the keeper denied him. His replacement made much more of effect in his place. Five

Substitutes

• Foden (for a teammate 63) Appeared sharp and combined effectively with the striker in more familiar role, Six
• Saka (for Eze 63) Missed opportunities yet his delivery provided the first goal, 6
• Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Active when brought on assisting the second goal with a brilliant delivery to the far post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Looks established at this level, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to affect things, Six