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In a impressive display, the English national team clinched a further victory against their opponents, featuring multiple players turning in memorable performances on the pitch.

First-choice Eleven

The goalkeeper Had little to do required during the opening 45 until tested from an opponent's bent shot. A sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker highlighted excellent game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined against Albania’s main danger through Hoxha. Played through the middle initially later drifted out wide after Saka was introduced. 7/10

John Stones Pushed up the pitch with the ball at his feet, as he has done in the past. Sometimes lacked urgency in possession with the tactic discontinued by the interval. 6/10

Dan Burn A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, as always, but may be another option for his teammate in defense rather than alongside him. One wayward distribution in the second half almost led to an opener for the visitors. 6

The young full-back One more confident showing from the youngster following his debut versus Serbia. Saka failed to make the opportunity from a clever touch over the opposing backline. The left-back spot is his to lose so soon. Seven

The newcomer His first start for his country. Somewhat sloppy in possession but his inswinging corners were a threat. A handy game manager for the boss to utilize versus sides that sit back. Cautioned for a poorly timed tackle. 6

The midfielder Crosses on corner kicks and free-kicks caused problems. Had license to drift in left midfield but was offside when the ball arrived in front of goal. Awarded a merited substitution on the hour mark. Six

Jude Bellingham Operated in an advanced position down the right and also contributed with defensive duties. Showed flashes of quality and mishit an attempt high. Withdrawn in the closing stages for Rogers, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. 7

The winger Had England’s top opening of the first half, his strike excellently kept out from Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate hanging back, it fell to him to provide width out wide but his crosses from wide areas were hit and miss. Replaced with 15 to go. 6

Harry Kane The difference-maker with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals in an England shirt. The first a trademark poacher’s finish while the second a superb headed goal following a clever run away from the opposition. At 32, he’s only getting better with the national team have every chance next summer with him leading the line. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to get into the game on the left flank. Had a presentable chance following a pass from a teammate yet Strakosha made the save. His replacement produced a bigger an impact when substituted. Five

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Looked lively and combined effectively with Kane in a preferred position, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert yet his delivery created the opener, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Energetic after coming on and set up the second goal via an excellent ball into the area, Seven
• Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable so soon, Six
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to influence the game, Six