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During a commanding performance, England secured one more triumph against their opponents, featuring a number of squad members delivering notable performances on the pitch.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to make in the first half but then called into action from an opponent's curling effort. One well-timed sliding challenge on an Albanian attacker highlighted sharp anticipation. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined by Albania’s primary attacker through Hoxha. Played in a central role early on but moved wider after Saka came on. Seven

The defender Advanced into midfield when in possession, as he has done before. Sometimes was too casual in possession and the experiment abandoned at half-time. Six

The tall defender A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, per usual, but may be a replacement for Stones in the backline as opposed to paired with him. One wayward ball after the break almost led to a goal for Albania. Six

Nico O’Reilly Another confident display by the youngster after his first cap against Serbia. A teammate failed to make the opportunity from an exquisite backheel over their defense. His position is his to lose at this stage. Seven

Adam Wharton His first start with the national team. Somewhat sloppy on the ball but his whipped set-pieces posed a danger. An effective pace-controller for the boss to utilize versus defensive opponents. Shown a yellow after a reckless foul. Six

Declan Rice Set-pieces from corners and free kicks caused problems. Had license to move down the left flank yet found himself in an offside position upon receiving in shooting positions. Granted a well-earned rest after an hour. 6

The star midfielder Played in a high spot down the right while also contributed with defensive duties. Displayed moments of class but dragged an attempt high. Replaced late on for Rogers, his competition, after being booked. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s best chance in the opening period, his strike smartly stopped by Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah staying deep, he had to provide width on the right although his balls from the touchline were inconsistent. Taken off with 15 to go. Six

Harry Kane The difference-maker netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes at international level. The first a classic poacher’s finish while the second a classy header after peeling away away from the opposition. Aged 32, he continues to improve and England stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Struggled to influence play out wide. Had a decent opportunity after being played in from a teammate yet the keeper denied him. His replacement produced a bigger an impact after coming on. Five

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively and linked up effectively with Kane in more familiar role, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger 63) Spurned chances although his set-piece provided the first goal, 6/10
• Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Lively after coming on and set up the second goal with a brilliant delivery to the far post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable so soon, 6
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to make an impact, Six