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During a impressive performance, England wrapped up one more triumph versus Albania, with multiple players delivering memorable displays throughout the game.

Starting Eleven

Dean Henderson Had little to do required before the break but then tested from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. His sliding challenge on Qazim Laci highlighted sharp game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined by Albania’s primary attacker in Hoxha. Operated through the middle initially later drifted out wide once a teammate entered the fray. Seven

John Stones Advanced up the pitch with the ball at his feet, a familiar role before. At times lacked urgency in possession and the experiment discontinued after the break. 6

The tall defender A nuisance from dead balls, per usual, but may be another option for Stones in defense as opposed to paired with him. A careless distribution in the second half came close to a goal from the visitors. Six

The young full-back A further assured showing from the 20-year-old following his first cap against Serbia. Saka failed to make the opportunity from a gorgeous backheel behind the opposing backline. The role is firmly his already. Seven

The newcomer His first start with the national team. Somewhat careless in possession however his dangerous deliveries posed a danger. A useful tempo-setter for the manager to have versus teams who drop deep. Cautioned for a poorly timed challenge. Six

The midfielder Crosses on corner kicks and free-kicks were dangerous. Was given license to roam in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived in front of goal. Given a deserved break after an hour. 6

The star midfielder Played in a forward role down the right and did plenty of dirty work. Showed glimpses of brilliance but mishit an effort over. Replaced towards the end for a teammate, his competition, following a yellow card. 7/10

The winger Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity of the first half, his effort excellently kept out from the opposing goalkeeper. With Quansah holding position, he had to stretch the play out wide although his balls into the box varied in quality. Substituted late in the match. 6/10

The captain The match-winner with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals for his country. The first a typical opportunist's goal and the second a classy headed goal following a clever run from his marker. Now 32, he continues to improve with the national team stand a real opportunity next summer with him up top. 8

Eberechi Eze Struggled to make an impact from the left. Was presented with a presentable chance when set up from a teammate yet Strakosha denied him. Rashford produced a bigger effect after coming on. 5/10

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (for Rice 63) Appeared sharp and combined well with the striker in a preferred position, 6
• Saka (for Eze 63) Failed to convert yet his delivery led to the opener, Six
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen 75) Energetic after coming on and set up Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery into the area, Seven
• Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable at this level, Six
• Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Insufficient minutes to affect things, Six