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Throughout a impressive showing, the English national team wrapped up one more victory against Albania, featuring multiple squad members turning in notable displays throughout the game.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Not a save to make before the break before called into action from Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. One well-timed sliding challenge against Qazim Laci demonstrated excellent game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined against Albania’s biggest threat in their forward. Started more centrally to begin with but moved out wide after Saka entered the fray. Seven

John Stones Pushed into midfield with the ball at his feet, something he's known for in the past. Sometimes was too casual when carrying play with the tactic discontinued at half-time. 6/10

The tall defender Always dangerous from dead balls, per usual, perhaps is a replacement for his teammate in the backline as opposed to his partner. One wayward ball later in the match came close to an opener from Albania. Six

The young full-back Another confident performance by the youngster following his initial appearance versus another side. Saka did not capitalize on the most of a clever touch over the Albania defence. The role is his to lose already. Seven

Adam Wharton His first start with the national team. A bit sloppy in possession but his inswinging deliveries posed a danger. A handy game manager available to the manager to utilize versus teams who drop deep. Cautioned for a poorly timed challenge. 6/10

Declan Rice Deliveries on corner kicks and set-plays caused problems. Had license to drift in left midfield but was offside as the pass came with a chance to score. Given a merited break around the 60-minute point. Six

The star midfielder Played in a high role on the right and did plenty of the hard yards. Showed flashes of quality and dragged an attempt high. Substituted in the closing stages for a teammate, his competition, following a yellow card. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s clearest opportunity of the first half, his effort excellently kept out from the Albanian keeper. As Quansah staying deep, it fell to him to offer an outlet out wide but his crosses from the touchline were inconsistent. Replaced late in the match. 6

The captain The match-winner scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes for his country. The opener a typical close-range tap-in while the second a superb finish with his head following a clever run from his marker. Aged 32, he continues to improve and England stand a real opportunity in future competitions with him leading the line. 8

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to get into the game on the left flank. Had a presentable chance after being played in by the midfielder but the keeper denied him. Rashford made much more of effect in his place. 5

Substitutes

• Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively and combined seamlessly with Kane in a natural spot, 6/10
• Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances yet his delivery led to the breakthrough, Six
• Rashford (for Bowen 75) Energetic after coming on assisting Kane’s second via an excellent ball to the far post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled already, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to affect things, Six