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Throughout a impressive display, the English national team clinched one more victory against their opponents, with several players turning in standout displays during the match.

First-choice Eleven

The goalkeeper Not a save to perform in the first half before forced to intervene from Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. His sliding intervention on Qazim Laci demonstrated sharp anticipation. Six out of ten

The debutant Tested against Albania’s primary attacker through their forward. Started more centrally early on then shifted wider once a teammate came on. Seven

John Stones Moved forward with the ball at his feet, a familiar role previously. On occasion was too casual when carrying play and the tactic abandoned by the interval. Six

Dan Burn A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, per usual, but may be an alternative for Stones in defense as opposed to alongside him. A loose distribution later in the match almost led to a goal for Albania. 6

The young full-back A further confident performance from the 20-year-old following his first cap versus Serbia. Saka failed to make the opportunity from an exquisite backheel over their defense. The left-back spot is his to lose at this stage. 7

Adam Wharton His first start in an England shirt. A bit loose in possession however his dangerous corners were a threat. An effective game manager available to the manager to call upon versus defensive opponents. Booked after a reckless foul. 6

Declan Rice Set-pieces from corners and free-kicks created chances. Had freedom to move in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position as the pass came with a chance to score. Granted a deserved rest around the 60-minute point. 6

Jude Bellingham Played in an advanced position out wide and contributed with the hard yards. Demonstrated moments of class but mishit a shot over. Withdrawn in the closing stages for a teammate, his rival, following a yellow card. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity of the first half, his strike smartly stopped from Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah staying deep, he had to stretch the play out wide but his crosses from wide areas varied in quality. Substituted late in the match. Six

Harry Kane The difference-maker with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes at international level. His first a trademark opportunist's goal while the second an excellent header after peeling away from his marker. Now 32, his form is unwavering and the side have every chance next summer with him up top. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to influence play out wide. Was presented with a good opening after being played in from a teammate yet Strakosha denied him. His replacement had a greater an impact in his place. 5

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp and combined effectively with Kane in more familiar role, 6
• Saka (on for Eze 63) Failed to convert although his set-piece led to the first goal, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Lively when brought on and set up Kane’s second via an excellent ball to the far post, 7/10
• Anderson (for Wharton 75) Seems settled at this level, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Insufficient minutes to make an impact, 6/10