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In a impressive performance, the English national team clinched one more victory against their opponents, with a number of players delivering memorable performances during the match.

First-choice Eleven

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested required in the first half but then forced to intervene by an opponent's bent shot. One well-timed sliding tackle on an Albanian attacker showed excellent game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged against Albania’s biggest threat in Hoxha. Operated in a central role early on then shifted out wide once a teammate was introduced. 7/10

The defender Moved into midfield with the ball at his feet, as he has done in the past. At times was too casual in possession and the experiment abandoned at half-time. 6/10

The tall defender A constant threat from dead balls, as always, could serve as a replacement for Stones at the back instead of his partner. A careless distribution after the break almost led to the first goal for Albania. 6/10

The young full-back Another confident performance from the 20-year-old after his first cap against Serbia. A teammate was unable to take full advantage of an exquisite backheel behind their defense. The left-back spot is his to lose so soon. 7

The newcomer A debut start for his country. Somewhat loose on the ball however his inswinging set-pieces caused problems. A handy tempo-setter for the boss to have versus teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow for a rash tackle. Six

Declan Rice Set-pieces on corner kicks and free-kicks caused problems. Had room to move down the left flank yet found himself offside when the ball arrived in front of goal. Awarded a merited substitution after an hour. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Operated in an advanced role out wide while also contributed with dirty work. Showed glimpses of brilliance and dragged an effort over. Withdrawn late on by Rogers, his rival, after being booked. 7

The winger Was presented with the team's best chance before halftime, his effort well saved from Thomas Strakosha. With a teammate staying deep, he had to offer an outlet down the right side yet his deliveries into the box were hit and miss. Substituted late in the match. Six

The captain The decisive figure netting two more strikes for his country. His first a typical poacher’s finish and his next a superb headed goal having drifted away away from the opposition. Aged 32, he continues to improve with the national team are strong contenders next summer with him up top. Eight

The attacker Found it tough to influence play on the left flank. Was presented with a decent opportunity when set up by the midfielder yet the keeper denied him. Rashford made much more of an impact after coming on. 5/10

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for Rice 63) Looked lively and combined effectively with Kane in more familiar role, Six
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger 63) Spurned chances yet his delivery provided the breakthrough, 6
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Lively upon introduction and provided the second goal via an excellent ball to the back post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Looks established already, 6
• Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to affect things, 6