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In a dominant display, England clinched a further victory against their opponents, with multiple players producing notable displays throughout the game.

Starting XI

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to make during the opening 45 before forced to intervene by an opponent's curled attempt. A sliding challenge against an Albanian attacker showed sharp reading of the game. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined by Albania’s biggest threat through Hoxha. Started more centrally to begin with then shifted out wide once a teammate entered the fray. 7/10

John Stones Advanced up the pitch on the ball, something he's known for previously. At times lacked urgency when carrying play with the tactic discontinued after the break. 6

Dan Burn A nuisance from dead balls, per usual, perhaps is another option to his teammate in the backline instead of alongside him. A careless ball later in the match almost led to an opener from Albania. Six

The young full-back Another composed performance by the rising star after his first cap versus Serbia. A teammate was unable to take the most of a gorgeous backheel behind their defense. His position looks secure at this stage. 7

Adam Wharton His first start with the national team. Slightly loose on the ball however his whipped corners posed a danger. A handy tempo-setter for the manager to call upon against defensive opponents. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed challenge. Six

The midfielder Crosses from corners and free kicks created chances. Had room to roam in left midfield only to be in an offside position as the pass came in front of goal. Awarded a merited rest on the hour mark. Six

Jude Bellingham Played in a high role out wide and put in the hard yards. Displayed flashes of quality and dragged an effort wide. Withdrawn towards the end by a teammate, his competition, after being booked. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity before halftime, his effort smartly stopped from Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah staying deep, he was forced to offer an outlet on the right although his balls from the touchline varied in quality. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

The captain The match-winner netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes for his country. The opener a typical close-range tap-in and the second a superb headed goal after peeling away from his marker. At 32, he continues to improve with the national team are strong contenders next summer with him up top. 8

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to make an impact from the left. Had a good opening following a pass from a teammate but the keeper made the save. Rashford produced a bigger an impact after coming on. Five

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Appeared sharp and linked up seamlessly with Kane in more familiar role, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert but his corner created the breakthrough, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Energetic after coming on and provided the second goal with a brilliant delivery to the far post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled at this level, Six
• Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to make an impact, 6/10