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In a commanding performance, England secured a further triumph versus their opponents, featuring a number of squad members producing standout displays during the match.

Starting Lineup

Dean Henderson Not a save to perform during the opening 45 before tested by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. His sliding challenge on an Albanian attacker demonstrated excellent reading of the game. 6/10

The debutant Tested against the opposition's main danger through their forward. Operated through the middle initially then shifted to the flank after Saka entered the fray. 7/10

John Stones Advanced forward when in possession, as he has done previously. Sometimes was too casual on the ball and the experiment abandoned at half-time. Six

The tall defender A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, per usual, but may be another option for his teammate in defense as opposed to his partner. A loose distribution in the second half almost led to an opener for Albania. Six

The young full-back One more composed performance from the 20-year-old following his debut against another side. A teammate failed to make the opportunity from a gorgeous backheel over the Albania defence. His position looks secure so soon. 7

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning in an England shirt. A bit sloppy on the ball though his dangerous deliveries were a threat. A useful pace-controller available to the coach to utilize against sides that sit back. Cautioned for a poorly timed foul. Six

The midfielder Set-pieces from corners and free-kicks created chances. Had room to roam down the left flank only to be in an offside position as the pass came with a chance to score. Granted a merited break on the hour mark. 6

Jude Bellingham Played in a forward spot out wide while also contributed with the hard yards. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance but dragged an effort high. Replaced late on by a teammate, his competition, after receiving a caution. Seven

The winger Was presented with England’s best chance before halftime, his strike excellently kept out by the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate hanging back, he had to provide width out wide although his balls into the box varied in quality. Substituted late in the match. 6

Harry Kane The decisive figure netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes for his country. His first a classic close-range tap-in while the second a classy finish with his head following a clever run from his marker. Aged 32, he continues to improve with the national team have every chance next summer with him leading the line. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Struggled to make an impact out wide. Was presented with a decent opportunity following a pass by the midfielder however Strakosha made the save. His replacement produced a bigger effect after coming on. Five

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for a teammate 63) Looked lively connecting seamlessly with Kane in a preferred position, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities although his set-piece provided the first goal, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Energetic upon introduction and provided the second goal with superb cross to the back post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable already, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, 6/10