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During a impressive performance, England clinched another win against their opponents, with several players delivering standout displays on the pitch.

First-choice XI

Dean Henderson Had little to do to make in the first half before forced to intervene from Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. His sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker showed sharp anticipation. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Challenged against the opposition's primary attacker through their forward. Played through the middle early on but moved to the flank once Saka entered the fray. Seven

John Stones Advanced forward when in possession, as he has done before. Sometimes lacked urgency on the ball with the experiment discontinued after the break. 6

Dan Burn Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, as always, but may be an alternative for his teammate at the back as opposed to paired with him. One wayward distribution in the second half came close to an opener from the visitors. Six

Nico O’Reilly Another composed performance from the rising star following his debut against Serbia. Saka was unable to take the opportunity from an exquisite backheel over their defense. The role looks secure at this stage. Seven

The newcomer A debut start for his country. A bit sloppy on the ball however his inswinging corners posed a danger. An effective pace-controller for the coach to call upon against teams who drop deep. Cautioned for a rash challenge. Six

The midfielder Crosses from corners and set-plays were dangerous. Was given license to roam in left midfield but was in an offside position upon receiving in shooting positions. Awarded a merited substitution after an hour. Six

Jude Bellingham Operated in a high spot on the right while also did plenty of dirty work. Demonstrated flashes of quality and dragged an effort high. Substituted towards the end for a teammate, a fellow player, following a yellow card. 7

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's top opening in the opening period, his effort smartly stopped from the Albanian keeper. As Quansah holding position, he had to offer an outlet on the right but his crosses from the touchline were inconsistent. Replaced late in the match. 6/10

The captain The decisive figure scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes at international level. The opener a classic opportunist's goal and his next a superb finish with his head having drifted away away from the opposition. Aged 32, he’s only getting better and the side stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. Eight

The attacker Had difficulty to make an impact out wide. Had a presentable chance when set up from a teammate however Strakosha made the save. His replacement produced a bigger effect when substituted. 5/10

Bench Players

• Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp and linked up effectively with Kane in a preferred position, Six
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger 63) Failed to convert but his corner led to the opener, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Lively after coming on and provided Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery to the back post, Seven
• Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable already, Six
• Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to make an impact, 6