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Throughout a dominant display, England secured one more win against their opponents, featuring a number of players producing memorable displays on the pitch.

Starting Lineup

Dean Henderson Not a save to make during the opening 45 before called into action from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. A sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker demonstrated sharp anticipation. Six out of ten

The debutant Tested against Albania’s biggest threat in their forward. Started through the middle to begin with but moved wider after Saka entered the fray. Seven

The defender Moved into midfield when in possession, something he's known for previously. Sometimes lacked urgency when carrying play with the experiment discontinued by the interval. 6/10

Dan Burn A constant threat at set pieces, per usual, could serve as another option to his teammate at the back as opposed to his partner. A careless distribution in the second half came close to an opener for the visitors. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly A further assured performance by the youngster after his debut versus another side. A teammate failed to make the opportunity from a clever touch over their defense. The role is firmly his already. 7

The newcomer A debut start for his country. A bit careless in possession however his inswinging corners caused problems. An effective game manager available to the boss to utilize versus defensive opponents. Booked for a poorly timed tackle. 6

Declan Rice Set-pieces on corner kicks and free-kicks created chances. Was given freedom to roam on the left but was offside when the ball arrived in front of goal. Granted a merited rest around the 60-minute point. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Functioned in an advanced spot out wide and also put in defensive duties. Displayed flashes of quality but scuffed an attempt high. Substituted towards the end by a teammate, his competition, after being booked. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's top opening before halftime, his shot well saved by Thomas Strakosha. As Quansah holding position, he had to stretch the play down the right side yet his deliveries into the box were inconsistent. Substituted with 15 to go. Six

Harry Kane The match-winner scoring two more finishes at international level. The first a classic close-range tap-in and his next a classy headed goal having drifted away off his defender. At 32, he’s only getting better with the national team have every chance in future competitions with him leading the line. 8/10

The attacker Found it tough to influence play on the left flank. Was presented with a presentable chance when set up by Bellingham however Strakosha made the save. His replacement produced a bigger influence when substituted. Five

Substitutes

• Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Was bright and combined effectively with the striker in a natural spot, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert although his set-piece provided the breakthrough, 6
• Rashford (for the attacker 75) Lively after coming on and set up Kane’s second with superb cross into the area, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Looks established already, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Not enough time to make an impact, Six