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Throughout a impressive showing, England clinched a further triumph against Albania, featuring a number of squad members producing standout displays on the pitch.

First-choice Eleven

Dean Henderson Had little to do to make in the first half but then tested from Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. One well-timed sliding challenge against an Albanian attacker demonstrated sharp game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined against the opposition's biggest threat in their forward. Operated through the middle early on later drifted to the flank after Saka was introduced. 7/10

John Stones Pushed up the pitch when in possession, as he has done previously. Sometimes lacked urgency in possession with the approach abandoned after the break. 6/10

The tall defender A nuisance from dead balls, per usual, but may be an alternative for Stones in defense instead of alongside him. A loose pass later in the match nearly resulted in the first goal for the visitors. 6

The young full-back Another confident showing by the rising star following his debut versus Serbia. Saka failed to make full advantage of a gorgeous backheel behind the Albania defence. The role is firmly his at this stage. 7/10

Adam Wharton His first start in an England shirt. Slightly careless when playing out however his inswinging corners caused problems. A useful tempo-setter for the coach to utilize versus defensive opponents. Booked after a reckless foul. 6

Declan Rice Crosses on corner kicks and free-kicks caused problems. Enjoyed license to drift down the left flank only to be in an offside position upon receiving in front of goal. Given a well-earned rest on the hour mark. 6/10

The star midfielder Played in a forward role on the right and contributed with dirty work. Showed flashes of quality but scuffed a shot wide. Substituted in the closing stages for a teammate, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. 7/10

The winger Had the team's best chance of the first half, his strike well saved by the opposing goalkeeper. As a teammate staying deep, he was forced to stretch the play out wide although his balls into the box were inconsistent. Replaced with 15 to go. 6/10

Harry Kane The difference-maker scoring 77th and 78th strikes for his country. The first a trademark opportunist's goal while the second a superb headed goal following a clever run away from the opposition. Now 32, his form is unwavering and England have every chance next summer with him leading the line. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to influence play out wide. Had a presentable chance when set up by Bellingham but the keeper made the save. His replacement made much more of influence after coming on. Five

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright and linked up effectively with the striker in a natural spot, 6
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Failed to convert yet his delivery created the opener, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Energetic upon introduction and set up Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery to the far post, 7
• Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Seems settled already, 6/10
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to make an impact, 6/10