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In a dominant showing, England secured another victory versus their opponents, featuring multiple squad members delivering memorable displays on the pitch.

Starting XI

Dean Henderson Not a save to make during the opening 45 until tested by an opponent's curling effort. A sliding tackle on an Albanian attacker showed excellent reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged against Albania’s primary attacker in their forward. Played more centrally to begin with later drifted out wide once a teammate came on. 7/10

John Stones Moved into midfield with the ball at his feet, a familiar role in the past. On occasion lacked urgency when carrying play with the approach abandoned after the break. 6

Dan Burn A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, typically, perhaps is another option to his teammate at the back as opposed to paired with him. One wayward distribution in the second half nearly resulted in an opener from Albania. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly A further composed performance by the youngster after his initial appearance versus another side. A teammate was unable to take full advantage of a clever backheel over the opposing backline. The role is his to lose at this stage. Seven

The newcomer His maiden beginning in an England shirt. A bit loose in possession though his dangerous deliveries were a threat. A handy game manager for the boss to utilize against sides that sit back. Cautioned after a reckless foul. Six

Declan Rice Crosses from dead balls and free-kicks were dangerous. Had room to move in left midfield only to be offside when the ball arrived in front of goal. Given a well-earned break after an hour. Six

The star midfielder Played in an advanced role down the right while also put in dirty work. Demonstrated moments of class and mishit an effort high. Withdrawn towards the end by Rogers, his rival, following a yellow card. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s clearest opportunity before halftime, his effort excellently kept out by the Albanian keeper. As Quansah holding position, he was forced to provide width down the right side although his balls from wide areas were hit and miss. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6

The captain The decisive figure with his 77th and 78th strikes for his country. His first a typical opportunist's goal and his next a superb headed goal after peeling away from his marker. Aged 32, his form is unwavering with the national team have every chance in future competitions with him leading the line. Eight

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to get into the game out wide. Was presented with a presentable chance when set up by Bellingham yet Strakosha denied him. Rashford made much more of influence in his place. 5

Substitutes

• Foden (replacing Rice 63) Looked lively and linked up seamlessly with Kane in a natural spot, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert but his corner provided the opener, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker 75) Lively after coming on and set up Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery to the back post, 7/10
• Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Appears comfortable already, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star 84) Not enough time to influence the game, Six