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In a impressive showing, the English national team secured one more triumph versus their opponents, featuring multiple players producing memorable displays throughout the game.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Not a save to perform during the opening 45 before forced to intervene by an opponent's bent shot. His sliding intervention against Qazim Laci demonstrated sharp reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined by Albania’s biggest threat through Hoxha. Started through the middle to begin with later drifted wider after a teammate entered the fray. Seven

John Stones Pushed into midfield when in possession, something he's known for in the past. Sometimes seemed hesitant in possession with the experiment was shelved by the interval. 6

Dan Burn A constant threat from dead balls, per usual, but may be a replacement to Stones in defense instead of alongside him. One wayward pass in the second half came close to a goal from Albania. 6

Nico O’Reilly A further assured performance by the 20-year-old after his debut versus Serbia. A teammate was unable to take full advantage of a gorgeous touch behind the Albania defence. His position is his to lose already. 7

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning with the national team. Somewhat loose on the ball though his inswinging deliveries posed a danger. A handy pace-controller available to the boss to utilize versus teams who drop deep. Booked after a reckless challenge. Six

Declan Rice Crosses on corner kicks and free-kicks created chances. Had room to move on the left only to be offside upon receiving in front of goal. Granted a deserved substitution around the 60-minute point. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Operated in an advanced role on the right and put in defensive duties. Displayed moments of class but scuffed an attempt over. Replaced late on for a teammate, his competition, after being booked. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's top opening of the first half, his shot smartly stopped from the Albanian keeper. As Quansah staying deep, he was forced to offer an outlet out wide but his crosses from wide areas were inconsistent. Taken off late in the match. Six

The captain The decisive figure scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes in an England shirt. The first a typical poacher’s finish while the second a classy finish with his head having drifted away from his marker. Now 32, his form is unwavering and England have every chance in future competitions with him leading the line. Eight

The attacker Struggled to make an impact from the left. Was presented with a good opening following a pass by the midfielder but the keeper denied him. Rashford produced a bigger an impact in his place. Five

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Looked lively connecting well with the striker in a natural spot, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Failed to convert although his set-piece created the first goal, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Active after coming on assisting Kane’s second via an excellent ball to the far post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable so soon, 6
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, 6