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Throughout a commanding display, England secured one more win against Albania, featuring multiple squad members delivering memorable displays on the pitch.

Starting Lineup

Dean Henderson Not a save to make during the opening 45 before forced to intervene by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. A sliding intervention against Qazim Laci demonstrated excellent reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined by the opposition's primary attacker through Hoxha. Operated through the middle to begin with then shifted out wide once a teammate came on. Seven

The defender Advanced into midfield with the ball at his feet, as he has done before. On occasion lacked urgency on the ball with the tactic discontinued by the interval. 6/10

Dan Burn A constant threat at set pieces, as always, but may be another option to Stones at the back instead of alongside him. A loose ball later in the match almost led to a goal from the visitors. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly One more composed showing by the 20-year-old after his initial appearance versus Serbia. Saka was unable to take full advantage of an exquisite flick over the Albania defence. The left-back spot is his to lose at this stage. 7/10

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning for his country. A bit loose on the ball though his whipped corners posed a danger. An effective pace-controller for the coach to call upon against defensive opponents. Cautioned for a rash challenge. 6

Declan Rice Crosses from corners and free kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed room to drift down the left flank but was in an offside position as the pass came in front of goal. Awarded a well-earned rest around the 60-minute point. 6

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a high spot on the right and contributed with defensive duties. Displayed glimpses of brilliance and mishit an attempt wide. Substituted towards the end for Rogers, a fellow player, following a yellow card. 7/10

The winger Had England’s top opening in the opening period, his strike well saved from the opposing goalkeeper. As a teammate staying deep, he had to offer an outlet down the right side although his balls from wide areas were hit and miss. Taken off with 15 to go. 6/10

Harry Kane The decisive figure netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes for his country. The first a typical opportunist's goal while the second an excellent header having drifted away off his defender. At 32, he’s only getting better with the national team have every chance in future competitions when he's in the team. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to make an impact out wide. Was presented with a decent opportunity after being played in from a teammate but Strakosha kept it out. His replacement made much more of an impact after coming on. Five

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively and combined well with the striker in more familiar role, 6
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger 63) Missed opportunities although his set-piece provided the opener, Six
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Energetic upon introduction and provided the second goal via an excellent ball into the area, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled so soon, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star 84) Too brief a spell to affect things, Six