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In a impressive display, the English national team clinched one more victory versus their opponents, featuring a number of squad members producing standout performances throughout the game.

First-choice XI

Dean Henderson Had little to do required during the opening 45 but then forced to intervene from an opponent's curling effort. His sliding tackle on an Albanian attacker showed excellent reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Challenged by the opposition's main danger in their forward. Operated through the middle to begin with then shifted to the flank once Saka came on. 7/10

John Stones Moved up the pitch with the ball at his feet, as he has done in the past. On occasion seemed hesitant when carrying play and the approach abandoned after the break. Six

Dan Burn A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, typically, perhaps is another option for Stones in the backline instead of paired with him. A loose distribution later in the match almost led to an opener for Albania. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly Another confident performance from the 20-year-old after his initial appearance against another side. A teammate failed to make full advantage of a clever flick behind their defense. The left-back spot is his to lose so soon. 7/10

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning with the national team. Somewhat loose in possession but his whipped corners caused problems. An effective pace-controller available to the coach to utilize versus defensive opponents. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed challenge. 6

Declan Rice Deliveries from corners and set-plays caused problems. Enjoyed license to roam in left midfield but was offside when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Given a deserved substitution after an hour. Six

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a high position out wide while also contributed with defensive duties. Showed glimpses of brilliance and mishit a shot high. Replaced towards the end by a teammate, his rival, following a yellow card. 7

The winger Had the team's clearest opportunity of the first half, his effort excellently kept out from the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate holding position, he was forced to stretch the play out wide yet his deliveries into the box were hit and miss. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

Harry Kane The decisive figure netting 77th and 78th goals at international level. The opener a trademark opportunist's goal and his next a superb finish with his head after peeling away from his marker. Now 32, he’s only getting better and the side are strong contenders in future competitions when he's in the team. Eight

Eberechi Eze Struggled to get into the game on the left flank. Was presented with a decent opportunity after being played in by Bellingham yet the keeper denied him. His replacement made much more of influence when substituted. Five

Bench Players

• Foden (for a teammate 63) Looked lively connecting effectively with Kane in more familiar role, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger 63) Missed opportunities but his corner led to the opener, 6/10
• Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Lively upon introduction assisting the captain's brace with superb cross to the far post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable already, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Not enough time to make an impact, 6