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In a impressive showing, England clinched one more triumph versus their opponents, featuring several squad members turning in standout displays during the match.

First-choice Eleven

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to perform before the break but then called into action from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. His sliding challenge on Qazim Laci showed sharp anticipation. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged against Albania’s primary attacker through their forward. Operated more centrally initially then shifted wider once a teammate entered the fray. 7/10

John Stones Moved up the pitch with the ball at his feet, as he has done previously. On occasion seemed hesitant on the ball and the approach discontinued by the interval. 6

Dan Burn Always dangerous at set pieces, typically, but may be another option to his teammate in the backline as opposed to paired with him. One wayward distribution in the second half came close to a goal for Albania. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly One more confident display from the rising star following his debut against Serbia. Saka was unable to take the most of a clever touch behind the Albania defence. His position is his to lose at this stage. 7

Adam Wharton A debut start in an England shirt. A bit sloppy when playing out though his inswinging set-pieces posed a danger. A useful tempo-setter for the coach to have versus defensive opponents. Booked for a poorly timed challenge. 6

Declan Rice Deliveries on corner kicks and free-kicks created chances. Was given room to roam down the left flank but was in an offside position when the ball arrived in front of goal. Given a well-earned break on the hour mark. 6

Jude Bellingham Played in an advanced position down the right and also put in defensive duties. Showed glimpses of brilliance and scuffed an attempt wide. Withdrawn towards the end by Rogers, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s best chance before halftime, his strike well saved by the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah hanging back, it fell to him to offer an outlet down the right side but his crosses into the box varied in quality. Substituted late in the match. Six

Harry Kane The decisive figure netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals in an England shirt. The opener a typical poacher’s finish while the second a superb finish with his head after peeling away away from the opposition. Aged 32, he’s only getting better with the national team are strong contenders in future competitions when he's in the team. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Struggled to make an impact out wide. Had a decent opportunity when set up by Bellingham but Strakosha made the save. His replacement produced a bigger an impact in his place. 5

Replacements

• Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Looked lively connecting well with the striker in a preferred position, 6
• Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities but his corner created the first goal, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Active after coming on and set up the second goal with superb cross into the area, Seven
• Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled already, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to make an impact, Six