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In a commanding display, England secured a further victory versus their opponents, featuring several players producing notable displays on the pitch.

Starting Lineup

Dean Henderson Not a save to perform during the opening 45 before tested by Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. One well-timed sliding challenge on an Albanian attacker showed excellent reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Tested against the opposition's main danger in their forward. Played through the middle initially but moved wider once Saka came on. 7

John Stones Moved into midfield on the ball, something he's known for previously. On occasion seemed hesitant on the ball and the tactic abandoned at half-time. Six

Dan Burn A nuisance from dead balls, per usual, but may be another option to his teammate at the back instead of alongside him. A loose distribution after the break came close to the first goal for the visitors. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly A further composed display by the 20-year-old following his initial appearance versus Serbia. Saka failed to make the most of a clever touch over their defense. The left-back spot is his to lose at this stage. 7/10

The newcomer A debut start for his country. Somewhat sloppy in possession however his dangerous corners posed a danger. A useful game manager available to the manager to have versus sides that sit back. Booked for a poorly timed tackle. 6/10

The midfielder Set-pieces from corners and set-plays were dangerous. Was given room to roam down the left flank but was in an offside position when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Granted a merited substitution after an hour. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Played in a high position down the right and put in dirty work. Displayed moments of class but dragged an attempt over. Replaced towards the end for Rogers, his competition, after being booked. 7/10

The winger Had the team's best chance before halftime, his strike smartly stopped from the Albanian keeper. As Quansah staying deep, he was forced to stretch the play down the right side although his balls into the box varied in quality. Substituted late in the match. 6

Harry Kane The match-winner with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes in an England shirt. His first a classic opportunist's goal and the second an excellent header after peeling away away from the opposition. Now 32, he’s only getting better with the national team are strong contenders in future competitions when he's in the team. Eight

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to get into the game out wide. Had a good opening after being played in by the midfielder yet the keeper made the save. Rashford produced a bigger an impact in his place. 5/10

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp and combined effectively with Kane in a natural spot, 6/10
• Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances yet his delivery led to the opener, 6
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker 75) Energetic when brought on and provided the captain's brace with superb cross to the far post, 7
• Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable already, Six
• Rogers (replacing the star 84) Not enough time to affect things, 6/10