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Throughout a impressive performance, England clinched one more triumph versus their opponents, featuring a number of squad members turning in memorable performances during the match.

First-choice Lineup

Dean Henderson Not a save to perform in the first half before tested from an opponent's curling effort. One well-timed sliding challenge against Qazim Laci showed his anticipation. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined against Albania’s primary attacker through their forward. Played more centrally to begin with later drifted to the flank once a teammate was introduced. 7/10

John Stones Pushed up the pitch on the ball, as he has done before. At times lacked urgency in possession and the experiment abandoned by the interval. 6

The tall defender Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, per usual, could serve as an alternative to Stones in defense rather than alongside him. A loose ball later in the match almost led to the first goal for Albania. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly One more confident showing from the rising star after his debut against another side. Saka failed to make the opportunity from a gorgeous flick over the opposing backline. The role is firmly his already. 7

The newcomer His first start for his country. A bit loose in possession though his inswinging deliveries posed a danger. A handy tempo-setter for the manager to have against defensive opponents. Cautioned for a poorly timed challenge. Six

The midfielder Set-pieces from dead balls and set-plays caused problems. Enjoyed license to move on the left yet found himself offside as the pass came in shooting positions. Given a well-earned break on the hour mark. Six

The star midfielder Operated in a forward spot on the right while also put in dirty work. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance and dragged an effort high. Substituted in the closing stages for a teammate, a fellow player, after being booked. 7/10

The winger Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity in the opening period, his effort smartly stopped from the opposing goalkeeper. With Quansah staying deep, it fell to him to offer an outlet on the right yet his deliveries from the touchline were hit and miss. Substituted with 15 to go. 6/10

Harry Kane The difference-maker with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals in an England shirt. His first a classic opportunist's goal and the second an excellent headed goal after peeling away from his marker. At 32, his form is unwavering and England stand a real opportunity next summer when he's in the team. 8

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to get into the game out wide. Was presented with a decent opportunity following a pass by Bellingham but the keeper denied him. Rashford produced a bigger an impact after coming on. 5

Bench Players

• Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Looked lively connecting well with the striker in a preferred position, 6/10
• Saka (on for the winger 63) Missed opportunities but his corner led to the opener, 6/10
• Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Active upon introduction and provided Kane’s second with superb cross into the area, 7/10
• Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Looks established at this level, 6
• Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to affect things, 6/10