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During a dominant display, the English national team wrapped up a further triumph versus their opponents, featuring multiple players producing standout displays throughout the game.

First-choice Lineup

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested required during the opening 45 but then tested from Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. One well-timed sliding intervention against Qazim Laci highlighted his reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged against Albania’s main danger in Hoxha. Started through the middle early on later drifted wider after Saka entered the fray. 7/10

John Stones Moved up the pitch when in possession, something he's known for before. At times was too casual when carrying play with the approach was shelved by the interval. 6/10

Dan Burn Always dangerous from dead balls, typically, could serve as a replacement for Stones at the back rather than alongside him. A careless distribution in the second half almost led to an opener from the visitors. Six

The young full-back Another confident showing from the rising star following his initial appearance versus another side. A teammate did not capitalize on the most of an exquisite backheel over the Albania defence. The left-back spot looks secure so soon. 7/10

Adam Wharton His first start in an England shirt. Somewhat sloppy in possession but his whipped corners caused problems. An effective game manager for the boss to call upon versus teams who drop deep. Cautioned for a rash challenge. 6

Declan Rice Crosses from corners and free-kicks caused problems. Enjoyed freedom to drift down the left flank but was offside as the pass came with a chance to score. Given a merited rest on the hour mark. 6

The star midfielder Played in a high role down the right while also put in dirty work. Displayed moments of class but mishit an attempt over. Withdrawn in the closing stages by Rogers, his rival, after being booked. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s best chance in the opening period, his shot excellently kept out from the Albanian keeper. As Quansah holding position, he had to provide width out wide but his crosses from the touchline were inconsistent. Taken off with 15 to go. 6

Harry Kane The match-winner with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals at international level. The opener a classic poacher’s finish while the second an excellent headed goal after peeling away away from the opposition. At 32, he’s only getting better with the national team have every chance in future competitions with him up top. Eight

The attacker Struggled to influence play out wide. Was presented with a presentable chance following a pass by Bellingham yet Strakosha kept it out. Rashford produced a bigger an impact in his place. 5/10

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively connecting effectively with Kane in more familiar role, 6
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert although his set-piece created the first goal, 6
• Rashford (for Bowen 75) Lively after coming on and set up the captain's brace via an excellent ball to the far post, 7
• Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Seems settled at this level, 6
• Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6