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In a dominant showing, the English national team clinched another victory against Albania, with multiple players turning in standout displays throughout the game.

Starting Lineup

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested to perform before the break before forced to intervene by an opponent's curling effort. A sliding intervention against Qazim Laci demonstrated sharp reading of the game. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Tested by the opposition's main danger in Hoxha. Operated in a central role to begin with but moved to the flank once a teammate came on. Seven

John Stones Pushed into midfield when in possession, a familiar role previously. On occasion lacked urgency on the ball and the tactic was shelved at half-time. 6/10

Dan Burn A nuisance from dead balls, typically, could serve as an alternative to Stones at the back as opposed to alongside him. A careless distribution after the break came close to a goal from the visitors. 6/10

The young full-back One more assured showing by the 20-year-old after his debut against another side. Saka was unable to take the opportunity from an exquisite touch behind the opposing backline. The left-back spot is his to lose at this stage. Seven

The newcomer His maiden beginning with the national team. Slightly sloppy in possession though his whipped set-pieces posed a danger. A handy pace-controller for the manager to have against teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed tackle. 6

Declan Rice Deliveries from dead balls and free kicks created chances. Was given license to move on the left but was offside upon receiving with a chance to score. Granted a well-earned break on the hour mark. Six

The star midfielder Played in a forward position on the right while also did plenty of dirty work. Showed moments of class and mishit an effort high. Withdrawn towards the end for a teammate, his rival, following a yellow card. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity in the opening period, his effort excellently kept out by the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate hanging back, he was forced to stretch the play on the right but his crosses from wide areas varied in quality. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. 6

Harry Kane The decisive figure netting 77th and 78th strikes in an England shirt. The first a trademark opportunist's goal and the second a superb headed goal after peeling away off his defender. Aged 32, his form is unwavering with the national team have every chance in the upcoming tournament with him up top. 8

The attacker Found it tough to make an impact out wide. Had a presentable chance when set up from a teammate but the keeper kept it out. His replacement produced a bigger effect when substituted. Five

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for a teammate 63) Was bright and linked up well with Kane in a preferred position, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger 63) Failed to convert although his set-piece provided the first goal, Six
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Energetic after coming on and set up the second goal with a brilliant delivery into the area, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Appears comfortable already, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to affect things, 6