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Throughout a commanding performance, the English national team clinched a further win versus Albania, with a number of players delivering memorable performances on the pitch.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to perform in the first half before forced to intervene from Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. One well-timed sliding intervention on Qazim Laci showed excellent anticipation. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined against the opposition's primary attacker in Hoxha. Started through the middle to begin with later drifted wider after Saka came on. 7

The defender Advanced forward when in possession, a familiar role in the past. At times lacked urgency in possession with the approach abandoned by the interval. 6

Dan Burn A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, per usual, but may be an alternative for Stones in the backline rather than alongside him. A careless distribution after the break almost led to the first goal for Albania. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly A further confident showing from the youngster after his debut against another side. Saka was unable to take the opportunity from a clever backheel behind their defense. The left-back spot is firmly his so soon. 7

The newcomer A debut start in an England shirt. Slightly sloppy on the ball but his whipped corners posed a danger. A useful pace-controller for the coach to call upon versus sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a rash challenge. 6

Declan Rice Set-pieces on corner kicks and set-plays created chances. Had license to drift on the left yet found himself offside as the pass came with a chance to score. Given a deserved rest on the hour mark. 6

The star midfielder Operated in a high spot out wide and also put in the hard yards. Demonstrated flashes of quality but scuffed an attempt wide. Replaced in the closing stages by a teammate, his rival, after receiving a caution. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's top opening before halftime, his effort well saved from the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah staying deep, he had to provide width out wide although his balls from wide areas varied in quality. Replaced late in the match. 6

Harry Kane The match-winner scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes at international level. His first a typical close-range tap-in while the second an excellent finish with his head following a clever run away from the opposition. Aged 32, he’s only getting better with the national team stand a real opportunity next summer with him leading the line. Eight

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to get into the game out wide. Was presented with a presentable chance when set up from a teammate but Strakosha made the save. Rashford made much more of influence when substituted. Five

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (for Rice 63) Looked lively and linked up effectively with the striker in a preferred position, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze 63) Failed to convert but his corner led to the first goal, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Lively when brought on and set up the second goal with a brilliant delivery to the far post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable at this level, Six
• Rogers (replacing the star 84) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6/10