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Throughout a dominant display, the English national team wrapped up one more victory versus Albania, featuring several players producing standout performances throughout the game.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to perform before the break but then tested by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. A sliding challenge on Qazim Laci highlighted sharp game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged against Albania’s biggest threat through their forward. Operated in a central role initially then shifted out wide after Saka entered the fray. 7

John Stones Advanced into midfield when in possession, something he's known for previously. Sometimes was too casual in possession with the experiment abandoned after the break. Six

The tall defender A constant threat at set pieces, typically, but may be another option to Stones in the backline as opposed to alongside him. A loose pass later in the match came close to a goal from the visitors. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly Another confident display by the youngster following his debut versus another side. Saka failed to make the opportunity from a clever touch behind the Albania defence. The role looks secure at this stage. 7

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning for his country. Somewhat loose on the ball but his whipped set-pieces were a threat. An effective pace-controller available to the boss to call upon against teams who drop deep. Cautioned for a rash challenge. 6/10

The midfielder Set-pieces on corner kicks and set-plays were dangerous. Was given freedom to move down the left flank yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived in front of goal. Awarded a deserved rest on the hour mark. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Operated in an advanced position down the right and did plenty of dirty work. Displayed moments of class and dragged an effort wide. Replaced in the closing stages for a teammate, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. Seven

The winger Was presented with England’s best chance before halftime, his effort excellently kept out from Thomas Strakosha. With a teammate staying deep, he was forced to provide width on the right although his balls into the box varied in quality. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6

Harry Kane The difference-maker scoring two more goals for his country. His first a classic opportunist's goal while the second an excellent headed goal after peeling away off his defender. Now 32, he continues to improve with the national team have every chance next summer with him up top. 8/10

The attacker Struggled to influence play on the left flank. Was presented with a decent opportunity after being played in by Bellingham but the keeper denied him. Rashford produced a bigger influence in his place. 5/10

Replacements

• Foden (for a teammate 63) Looked lively and linked up effectively with the striker in a preferred position, Six
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert yet his delivery provided the opener, Six
• Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Energetic after coming on and provided the captain's brace via an excellent ball to the far post, 7/10
• Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled so soon, 6/10
• Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Not enough time to affect things, Six