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During a impressive display, England secured a further triumph versus Albania, featuring multiple players turning in notable displays throughout the game.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Had little to do to make before the break but then called into action by Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. His sliding intervention against Qazim Laci demonstrated sharp reading of the game. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined by Albania’s primary attacker through their forward. Operated through the middle to begin with but moved wider once a teammate came on. 7/10

John Stones Advanced up the pitch when in possession, something he's known for before. On occasion lacked urgency on the ball with the experiment abandoned after the break. 6

Dan Burn A constant threat from dead balls, typically, but may be another option to Stones in defense instead of his partner. A careless pass later in the match came close to the first goal for the visitors. 6

The young full-back A further confident showing from the rising star following his first cap versus Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on full advantage of an exquisite flick behind the Albania defence. The left-back spot looks secure already. 7

Adam Wharton His first start for his country. Somewhat sloppy when playing out though his dangerous corners were a threat. A handy tempo-setter available to the manager to utilize versus teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow after a reckless challenge. 6/10

Declan Rice Set-pieces from dead balls and free-kicks created chances. Enjoyed freedom to drift on the left only to be offside as the pass came in shooting positions. Granted a deserved rest after an hour. 6/10

The star midfielder Functioned in an advanced role down the right and contributed with defensive duties. Displayed glimpses of brilliance and scuffed an attempt over. Withdrawn in the closing stages for a teammate, a fellow player, following a yellow card. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's best chance of the first half, his effort excellently kept out from Thomas Strakosha. As Quansah staying deep, he was forced to stretch the play on the right yet his deliveries from wide areas were hit and miss. Replaced late in the match. Six

Harry Kane The difference-maker scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes for his country. The opener a typical poacher’s finish while the second an excellent finish with his head following a clever run away from the opposition. At 32, his form is unwavering with the national team stand a real opportunity in future competitions with him up top. 8

Eberechi Eze Struggled to get into the game out wide. Was presented with a presentable chance after being played in by the midfielder but Strakosha made the save. Rashford made much more of influence in his place. Five

Substitutes

• Foden (for Rice 63) Looked lively and combined well with Kane in a preferred position, 6
• Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities but his corner provided the first goal, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Active upon introduction and provided the second goal via an excellent ball to the back post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Seems settled at this level, Six
• Morgan Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6/10