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In a dominant showing, England wrapped up one more win against Albania, featuring a number of players delivering notable performances on the pitch.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to make before the break until forced to intervene from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. One well-timed sliding challenge against Qazim Laci showed sharp game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined against the opposition's primary attacker in their forward. Started more centrally early on then shifted out wide once Saka entered the fray. Seven

The defender Moved forward when in possession, as he has done in the past. Sometimes was too casual in possession and the experiment abandoned after the break. 6/10

The tall defender A constant threat at set pieces, per usual, but may be another option to Stones in defense instead of alongside him. A careless ball later in the match almost led to a goal from the visitors. 6

Nico O’Reilly Another assured showing by the rising star following his debut versus another side. A teammate did not capitalize on the most of a gorgeous touch behind the opposing backline. The role is firmly his at this stage. 7/10

The newcomer His first start for his country. Somewhat careless when playing out however his whipped corners caused problems. A useful pace-controller for the boss to utilize against teams who drop deep. Booked after a reckless tackle. 6/10

Declan Rice Set-pieces on corner kicks and set-plays caused problems. Was given freedom to move on the left only to be in an offside position when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Given a merited rest around the 60-minute point. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Played in an advanced position on the right and put in defensive duties. Demonstrated flashes of quality but dragged a shot over. Substituted towards the end by Rogers, his rival, after receiving a caution. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's top opening before halftime, his strike smartly stopped from the Albanian keeper. With a teammate holding position, he was forced to offer an outlet down the right side yet his deliveries from wide areas were hit and miss. Taken off with 15 to go. 6

Harry Kane The difference-maker with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes for his country. His first a trademark opportunist's goal while the second a classy header having drifted away off his defender. Aged 32, he’s only getting better with the national team are strong contenders in future competitions with him up top. 8

The attacker Struggled to make an impact on the left flank. Was presented with a good opening after being played in from a teammate however the keeper denied him. Rashford made much more of effect when substituted. 5/10

Substitutes

• Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Was bright and linked up seamlessly with Kane in a natural spot, 6
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Failed to convert yet his delivery led to the breakthrough, Six
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Energetic when brought on assisting Kane’s second via an excellent ball to the far post, 7/10
• Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled so soon, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Not enough time to make an impact, Six