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Throughout a impressive display, the English national team clinched a further victory against their opponents, with a number of squad members delivering notable performances on the pitch.

Starting Lineup

Dean Henderson Not a save to make in the first half but then tested by an opponent's bent shot. One well-timed sliding intervention against Qazim Laci highlighted excellent reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged against the opposition's biggest threat through Hoxha. Started in a central role early on then shifted wider once a teammate came on. 7

The defender Pushed up the pitch on the ball, something he's known for previously. At times lacked urgency in possession with the tactic discontinued by the interval. 6/10

Dan Burn A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, per usual, perhaps is an alternative to his teammate at the back rather than paired with him. A loose ball in the second half almost led to an opener from the visitors. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly Another composed display from the 20-year-old following his initial appearance against Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on the opportunity from an exquisite touch over the Albania defence. The role is firmly his at this stage. 7

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning for his country. A bit loose in possession but his whipped corners posed a danger. A useful game manager for the manager to have against sides that sit back. Booked after a reckless foul. 6/10

Declan Rice Deliveries from dead balls and set-plays were dangerous. Had freedom to drift in left midfield but was offside as the pass came in shooting positions. Awarded a well-earned rest on the hour mark. Six

Jude Bellingham Functioned in an advanced position out wide and put in defensive duties. Showed flashes of quality but scuffed an effort over. Replaced in the closing stages by a teammate, a fellow player, following a yellow card. 7/10

The winger Was presented with England’s top opening of the first half, his shot smartly stopped by Thomas Strakosha. With a teammate holding position, he had to stretch the play down the right side but his crosses into the box were inconsistent. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. Six

Harry Kane The match-winner netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes at international level. His first a trademark opportunist's goal and his next an excellent headed goal after peeling away off his defender. Now 32, he’s only getting better with the national team are strong contenders next summer with him leading the line. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Struggled to make an impact from the left. Had a good opening when set up from a teammate yet the keeper kept it out. Rashford produced a bigger effect after coming on. 5

Bench Players

• Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp connecting effectively with the striker in a natural spot, Six
• Saka (on for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances although his set-piece created the breakthrough, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Active upon introduction and provided Kane’s second via an excellent ball into the area, 7/10
• Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Looks established at this level, 6/10
• Rogers (replacing the star 84) Not enough time to make an impact, 6/10