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Throughout a impressive display, England wrapped up one more win against their opponents, featuring multiple players turning in memorable displays on the pitch.

Starting XI

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to perform in the first half until tested by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. His sliding intervention against Qazim Laci demonstrated sharp game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Tested against Albania’s primary attacker through their forward. Started more centrally initially later drifted wider once a teammate came on. 7

The defender Advanced forward on the ball, a familiar role in the past. At times lacked urgency in possession with the approach abandoned at half-time. Six

The tall defender Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, typically, but may be an alternative to Stones in the backline as opposed to paired with him. A careless ball after the break nearly resulted in the first goal from Albania. 6/10

The young full-back One more confident display by the 20-year-old following his debut versus Serbia. Saka was unable to take full advantage of an exquisite backheel behind the opposing backline. The left-back spot is firmly his at this stage. 7/10

Adam Wharton A debut start in an England shirt. Somewhat sloppy in possession however his dangerous set-pieces posed a danger. An effective pace-controller for the boss to have against teams who drop deep. Booked for a poorly timed challenge. Six

Declan Rice Crosses from corners and free-kicks created chances. Had room to move on the left yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Given a well-earned break after an hour. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Played in a high position down the right while also put in dirty work. Showed flashes of quality but dragged an attempt over. Substituted late on by Rogers, his rival, following a yellow card. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s best chance of the first half, his strike well saved from Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah holding position, he had to stretch the play out wide but his crosses from wide areas varied in quality. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. 6

Harry Kane The match-winner with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals at international level. His first a typical poacher’s finish and his next a superb header after peeling away from his marker. Now 32, he’s only getting better with the national team stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament with him up top. Eight

The attacker Struggled to get into the game on the left flank. Was presented with a decent opportunity when set up from a teammate but Strakosha kept it out. Rashford produced a bigger effect in his place. Five

Substitutes

• Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Looked lively connecting seamlessly with Kane in a preferred position, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances but his corner led to the opener, 6
• Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Energetic when brought on assisting the captain's brace with superb cross into the area, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Looks established already, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, 6/10