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Throughout a dominant performance, England secured one more win versus their opponents, featuring a number of players turning in notable performances on the pitch.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Had little to do required during the opening 45 until forced to intervene from an opponent's curling effort. His sliding challenge against an Albanian attacker highlighted sharp game intelligence. Six out of ten

The debutant Examined by Albania’s biggest threat through Hoxha. Operated more centrally initially then shifted wider after Saka was introduced. 7

The defender Advanced into midfield on the ball, as he has done in the past. At times lacked urgency in possession and the experiment abandoned after the break. Six

The tall defender A nuisance at set pieces, typically, perhaps is a replacement to Stones in defense as opposed to alongside him. A loose distribution in the second half came close to the first goal for the visitors. 6/10

The young full-back Another composed display by the 20-year-old after his initial appearance versus Serbia. A teammate failed to make full advantage of a gorgeous flick behind the opposing backline. The role is firmly his so soon. 7

Adam Wharton A debut start for his country. Slightly loose when playing out but his dangerous set-pieces caused problems. An effective tempo-setter available to the manager to utilize against sides that sit back. Booked for a poorly timed foul. Six

Declan Rice Crosses from corners and set-plays caused problems. Enjoyed freedom to move on the left but was offside upon receiving in front of goal. Awarded a deserved substitution around the 60-minute point. Six

Jude Bellingham Operated in an advanced position on the right and did plenty of dirty work. Displayed flashes of quality and scuffed a shot wide. Replaced late on for Rogers, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. Seven

The winger Had the team's top opening of the first half, his strike well saved by the opposing goalkeeper. With Quansah holding position, he was forced to stretch the play out wide although his balls from the touchline were hit and miss. Taken off with 15 to go. 6/10

Harry Kane The match-winner with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes at international level. The opener a classic poacher’s finish and the second a classy finish with his head having drifted away off his defender. Aged 32, his form is unwavering and England are strong contenders in future competitions with him up top. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Struggled to make an impact from the left. Was presented with a presentable chance when set up from a teammate but Strakosha made the save. Rashford made much more of influence after coming on. Five

Substitutes

• Foden (for Rice 63) Looked lively and combined seamlessly with Kane in more familiar role, Six
• Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities yet his delivery led to the first goal, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Active upon introduction and set up the second goal via an excellent ball to the back post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Seems settled so soon, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Not enough time to affect things, Six