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Throughout a impressive performance, the English national team wrapped up a further victory versus Albania, with several players producing memorable performances on the pitch.

Starting XI

Dean Henderson Not a save to perform before the break before called into action by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. A sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker demonstrated sharp game intelligence. Six out of ten

The debutant Examined against Albania’s main danger through Hoxha. Started through the middle to begin with but moved out wide after Saka entered the fray. Seven

John Stones Advanced up the pitch when in possession, as he has done previously. At times lacked urgency when carrying play and the experiment abandoned at half-time. 6

Dan Burn Always dangerous at set pieces, typically, perhaps is an alternative for his teammate in defense as opposed to his partner. A loose ball later in the match came close to the first goal for Albania. 6

The young full-back One more confident showing by the 20-year-old following his debut versus Serbia. A teammate failed to make the opportunity from a clever touch behind the Albania defence. The left-back spot looks secure already. 7

Adam Wharton His first start in an England shirt. Somewhat loose on the ball but his dangerous deliveries posed a danger. An effective pace-controller available to the boss to have versus defensive opponents. Shown a yellow after a reckless tackle. Six

The midfielder Crosses from corners and free-kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed license to roam in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position as the pass came in shooting positions. Awarded a well-earned substitution on the hour mark. Six

The star midfielder Played in a forward spot down the right and did plenty of dirty work. Displayed flashes of quality but scuffed an attempt wide. Withdrawn in the closing stages by a teammate, his competition, after receiving a caution. Seven

The winger Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity before halftime, his shot smartly stopped by Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate holding position, he was forced to stretch the play out wide yet his deliveries from the touchline were inconsistent. Replaced with 15 to go. 6

Harry Kane The difference-maker scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals in an England shirt. The opener a typical poacher’s finish while the second an excellent headed goal after peeling away from his marker. Now 32, his form is unwavering and the side have every chance in future competitions when he's in the team. 8

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to influence play on the left flank. Was presented with a presentable chance following a pass by Bellingham but the keeper denied him. His replacement had a greater an impact after coming on. 5/10

Substitutes

• Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Looked lively and combined seamlessly with Kane in more familiar role, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Missed opportunities yet his delivery led to the breakthrough, 6
• Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Energetic when brought on and set up Kane’s second via an excellent ball into the area, 7
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable already, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6