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Throughout a dominant display, England wrapped up another win versus Albania, featuring multiple squad members producing memorable performances throughout the game.

Starting XI

Dean Henderson Not a save to make during the opening 45 but then called into action by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. A sliding challenge on an Albanian attacker demonstrated excellent anticipation. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged by Albania’s biggest threat in Hoxha. Operated through the middle to begin with but moved wider after a teammate came on. Seven

John Stones Advanced forward when in possession, something he's known for before. At times seemed hesitant in possession with the tactic abandoned after the break. 6/10

Dan Burn A constant threat at set pieces, as always, but may be another option to his teammate at the back instead of paired with him. A careless ball in the second half almost led to the first goal from the visitors. Six

Nico O’Reilly Another confident display by the youngster following his first cap versus another side. A teammate was unable to take the opportunity from a clever touch over their defense. The role is firmly his so soon. Seven

Adam Wharton His first start in an England shirt. A bit loose on the ball though his inswinging deliveries were a threat. An effective tempo-setter for the boss to call upon versus defensive opponents. Cautioned for a poorly timed foul. Six

Declan Rice Set-pieces from dead balls and free-kicks created chances. Was given freedom to move on the left yet found himself in an offside position upon receiving with a chance to score. Given a merited substitution after an hour. 6

The star midfielder Played in an advanced spot on the right and also contributed with defensive duties. Demonstrated moments of class and dragged an attempt wide. Replaced in the closing stages for a teammate, his competition, after receiving a caution. 7/10

The winger Was presented with England’s top opening before halftime, his strike smartly stopped by the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah hanging back, he had to offer an outlet out wide although his balls into the box were inconsistent. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. Six

The captain The match-winner netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes in an England shirt. His first a classic poacher’s finish and his next a superb headed goal having drifted away off his defender. At 32, his form is unwavering with the national team have every chance next summer with him up top. Eight

The attacker Had difficulty to influence play on the left flank. Was presented with a decent opportunity following a pass by Bellingham but Strakosha kept it out. Rashford had a greater influence after coming on. Five

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright and linked up well with Kane in a preferred position, 6
• Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert yet his delivery created the first goal, Six
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen 75) Active after coming on assisting Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery to the far post, Seven
• Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable so soon, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to make an impact, 6/10