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During a dominant showing, England secured a further triumph against their opponents, featuring several squad members turning in standout performances during the match.

First-choice Eleven

The goalkeeper Had little to do required in the first half until tested by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. His sliding challenge on an Albanian attacker highlighted sharp game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged against Albania’s primary attacker through their forward. Started more centrally to begin with but moved out wide after a teammate entered the fray. Seven

John Stones Advanced up the pitch on the ball, as he has done in the past. On occasion lacked urgency on the ball with the tactic was shelved after the break. Six

Dan Burn A constant threat from dead balls, as always, perhaps is another option to his teammate in the backline instead of his partner. A loose ball in the second half almost led to the first goal for Albania. 6

The young full-back Another confident display by the 20-year-old after his debut against Serbia. Saka failed to make full advantage of an exquisite backheel behind their defense. The role is his to lose at this stage. Seven

The newcomer His maiden beginning with the national team. Slightly sloppy in possession however his whipped set-pieces were a threat. A handy game manager for the boss to call upon versus teams who drop deep. Cautioned after a reckless foul. 6

Declan Rice Deliveries from corners and set-plays created chances. Had license to move on the left yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived in front of goal. Granted a merited rest after an hour. Six

Jude Bellingham Played in a high spot down the right and did plenty of the hard yards. Showed glimpses of brilliance and dragged a shot wide. Withdrawn towards the end for Rogers, his rival, after being booked. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's best chance before halftime, his effort smartly stopped by Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate holding position, it fell to him to stretch the play down the right side yet his deliveries from the touchline were inconsistent. Replaced late in the match. 6/10

Harry Kane The decisive figure scoring two more strikes for his country. The opener a typical poacher’s finish and the second a superb header following a clever run from his marker. Aged 32, his form is unwavering with the national team stand a real opportunity next summer with him leading the line. Eight

Eberechi Eze Struggled to make an impact from the left. Had a decent opportunity following a pass by Bellingham yet Strakosha denied him. His replacement made much more of influence after coming on. 5

Replacements

• Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively connecting seamlessly with Kane in a natural spot, Six
• Saka (on for the winger 63) Spurned chances although his set-piece provided the opener, 6/10
• Rashford (for the attacker 75) Energetic when brought on assisting the second goal with a brilliant delivery into the area, 7
• Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Looks established already, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star 84) Not enough time to affect things, 6