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In a impressive showing, England wrapped up another triumph versus their opponents, featuring multiple squad members turning in standout displays during the match.

First-choice Eleven

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested to make during the opening 45 until forced to intervene from an opponent's curling effort. His sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker demonstrated his reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Tested by Albania’s primary attacker through their forward. Started more centrally initially but moved out wide once Saka entered the fray. 7/10

The defender Advanced into midfield when in possession, as he has done before. Sometimes lacked urgency when carrying play with the tactic abandoned at half-time. 6/10

Dan Burn A nuisance from dead balls, as always, perhaps is an alternative to his teammate at the back as opposed to alongside him. One wayward ball in the second half came close to the first goal for the visitors. 6

Nico O’Reilly A further confident showing by the rising star following his initial appearance versus Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on the most of a gorgeous flick behind the Albania defence. The left-back spot is firmly his at this stage. 7/10

Adam Wharton His first start with the national team. Somewhat careless on the ball though his inswinging corners were a threat. A useful tempo-setter available to the coach to utilize versus sides that sit back. Booked for a rash foul. 6

The midfielder Crosses from corners and free-kicks were dangerous. Had freedom to roam in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position upon receiving in shooting positions. Awarded a deserved break around the 60-minute point. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a forward role out wide while also put in dirty work. Displayed moments of class and dragged a shot high. Withdrawn towards the end by a teammate, his rival, following a yellow card. 7

The winger Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity in the opening period, his strike excellently kept out by the Albanian keeper. With a teammate holding position, he had to provide width out wide yet his deliveries from the touchline varied in quality. Taken off late in the match. 6/10

Harry Kane The difference-maker netting 77th and 78th goals in an England shirt. The opener a classic poacher’s finish and his next a classy header after peeling away away from the opposition. At 32, his form is unwavering with the national team stand a real opportunity in future competitions with him leading the line. 8

The attacker Had difficulty to get into the game on the left flank. Was presented with a presentable chance after being played in by the midfielder however the keeper denied him. Rashford made much more of influence in his place. Five

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for Rice 63) Looked lively and combined effectively with the striker in more familiar role, 6/10
• Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities although his set-piece provided the breakthrough, Six
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Lively after coming on and provided the second goal with superb cross to the back post, 7/10
• Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Seems settled so soon, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to affect things, 6/10