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In a impressive display, the English national team clinched a further win versus their opponents, with a number of squad members producing notable displays throughout the game.

Starting Lineup

Dean Henderson Had little to do to perform in the first half until forced to intervene by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. His sliding tackle on an Albanian attacker demonstrated his anticipation. 6/10

The debutant Tested by the opposition's biggest threat through their forward. Played through the middle early on later drifted out wide after Saka was introduced. 7/10

The defender Pushed up the pitch on the ball, as he has done previously. Sometimes was too casual when carrying play with the approach was shelved after the break. Six

The tall defender Always dangerous from dead balls, per usual, perhaps is an alternative to Stones in defense as opposed to alongside him. One wayward distribution after the break came close to an opener from the visitors. 6/10

The young full-back Another assured display from the youngster after his first cap versus another side. A teammate did not capitalize on the opportunity from a clever touch over the Albania defence. The left-back spot is firmly his at this stage. 7/10

The newcomer His first start for his country. A bit sloppy when playing out but his whipped deliveries caused problems. An effective tempo-setter available to the coach to utilize versus teams who drop deep. Cautioned for a poorly timed foul. Six

Declan Rice Crosses on corner kicks and set-plays caused problems. Had freedom to drift on the left but was in an offside position as the pass came in shooting positions. Awarded a deserved break around the 60-minute point. Six

The star midfielder Played in a high position down the right and put in the hard yards. Displayed flashes of quality and dragged an effort high. Withdrawn late on by Rogers, his competition, after being booked. 7/10

The winger Had the team's best chance of the first half, his strike excellently kept out by Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate holding position, it fell to him to provide width out wide but his crosses into the box were inconsistent. Taken off with 15 to go. 6/10

The captain The match-winner with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes at international level. The first a typical poacher’s finish and the second a classy header after peeling away from his marker. At 32, he’s only getting better with the national team have every chance next summer when he's in the team. 8/10

The attacker Had difficulty to make an impact out wide. Was presented with a good opening when set up from a teammate yet Strakosha made the save. His replacement produced a bigger influence in his place. 5

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (for Rice 63) Looked lively connecting well with the striker in a natural spot, Six
• Saka (on for Eze 63) Spurned chances but his corner created the opener, 6
• Rashford (for Bowen 75) Lively when brought on and set up the captain's brace via an excellent ball to the far post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled already, 6/10
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Not enough time to make an impact, 6/10