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Throughout a dominant showing, the English national team clinched a further victory versus Albania, with a number of squad members turning in standout displays throughout the game.

First-choice Eleven

Dean Henderson Had little to do to perform in the first half before forced to intervene from an opponent's curled attempt. His sliding challenge against an Albanian attacker showed excellent game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined against Albania’s biggest threat through Hoxha. Started through the middle to begin with but moved to the flank after a teammate came on. 7

John Stones Advanced up the pitch with the ball at his feet, something he's known for before. On occasion lacked urgency on the ball with the tactic discontinued by the interval. 6/10

Dan Burn A nuisance from dead balls, per usual, perhaps is another option to Stones at the back as opposed to alongside him. A careless ball later in the match nearly resulted in the first goal from the visitors. 6/10

The young full-back A further confident showing by the 20-year-old after his initial appearance versus another side. Saka failed to make full advantage of a clever touch behind the Albania defence. The role is firmly his already. 7

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning with the national team. Somewhat careless when playing out but his inswinging set-pieces were a threat. A useful pace-controller for the manager to call upon against sides that sit back. Booked for a poorly timed foul. 6

The midfielder Set-pieces on corner kicks and free kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed freedom to drift down the left flank only to be offside as the pass came in shooting positions. Given a merited substitution after an hour. Six

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a high position out wide while also did plenty of the hard yards. Showed glimpses of brilliance but dragged a shot over. Replaced late on for Rogers, his rival, following a yellow card. 7

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s clearest opportunity of the first half, his effort smartly stopped from Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate staying deep, he was forced to provide width down the right side but his crosses into the box varied in quality. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. Six

Harry Kane The match-winner scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals at international level. The opener a trademark opportunist's goal and the second a superb headed goal having drifted away away from the opposition. At 32, he continues to improve with the national team have every chance in future competitions when he's in the team. Eight

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to get into the game from the left. Was presented with a presentable chance following a pass by the midfielder yet the keeper made the save. His replacement made much more of influence in his place. Five

Bench Players

• Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Was bright and combined well with Kane in more familiar role, Six
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert yet his delivery created the first goal, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Lively upon introduction assisting Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery to the back post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable already, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Not enough time to make an impact, Six