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In a dominant showing, the English national team secured one more triumph versus Albania, featuring several players delivering memorable performances throughout the game.

First-choice Eleven

Dean Henderson Had little to do required during the opening 45 but then forced to intervene from an opponent's curling effort. His sliding challenge against Qazim Laci highlighted sharp game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined by Albania’s main danger in their forward. Operated through the middle initially but moved wider after Saka came on. Seven

John Stones Advanced forward on the ball, a familiar role in the past. At times seemed hesitant when carrying play with the tactic discontinued after the break. 6/10

The tall defender Always dangerous from dead balls, per usual, perhaps is a replacement to his teammate in defense rather than paired with him. A careless ball after the break came close to an opener for Albania. 6

Nico O’Reilly One more composed performance from the youngster following his initial appearance versus another side. A teammate did not capitalize on full advantage of an exquisite flick over the Albania defence. His position is his to lose so soon. 7/10

The newcomer A debut start for his country. A bit loose on the ball but his inswinging deliveries caused problems. A handy tempo-setter for the boss to call upon against defensive opponents. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed challenge. 6

Declan Rice Set-pieces from dead balls and free kicks were dangerous. Had freedom to move in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position as the pass came in shooting positions. Given a deserved substitution after an hour. 6

Jude Bellingham Operated in a high position down the right while also put in dirty work. Displayed flashes of quality and mishit an attempt high. Withdrawn towards the end by a teammate, his rival, after receiving a caution. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s clearest opportunity in the opening period, his shot well saved from the Albanian keeper. As a teammate holding position, he had to stretch the play on the right yet his deliveries from wide areas varied in quality. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. 6

The captain The match-winner scoring two more finishes in an England shirt. His first a typical opportunist's goal and his next a classy headed goal following a clever run from his marker. Aged 32, his form is unwavering and England have every chance next summer when he's in the team. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to get into the game from the left. Had a presentable chance following a pass by the midfielder yet Strakosha kept it out. Rashford had a greater an impact after coming on. 5

Bench Players

• Foden (for Rice 63) Was bright connecting seamlessly with Kane in a natural spot, Six
• Saka (on for Eze 63) Missed opportunities but his corner provided the opener, Six
• Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Energetic upon introduction and provided Kane’s second with superb cross into the area, 7/10
• Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable already, Six
• Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Not enough time to affect things, Six