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During a commanding showing, England clinched another win versus Albania, featuring several players turning in memorable displays throughout the game.

First-choice Eleven

Dean Henderson Not a save to make in the first half but then forced to intervene by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. A sliding tackle on Qazim Laci showed his anticipation. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Tested against Albania’s primary attacker in Hoxha. Operated more centrally to begin with later drifted out wide after a teammate came on. 7

The defender Pushed into midfield on the ball, something he's known for previously. At times seemed hesitant in possession and the approach abandoned after the break. Six

The tall defender Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, as always, perhaps is a replacement for his teammate in defense as opposed to paired with him. A careless pass after the break came close to the first goal from Albania. Six

The young full-back Another confident performance from the 20-year-old after his debut against Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on full advantage of an exquisite backheel over the opposing backline. His position looks secure so soon. 7

The newcomer His first start in an England shirt. Somewhat loose when playing out though his dangerous deliveries posed a danger. A useful pace-controller available to the boss to call upon against sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed foul. 6/10

Declan Rice Set-pieces from corners and set-plays created chances. Was given room to roam in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Awarded a merited break around the 60-minute point. 6/10

The star midfielder Played in a high position on the right and put in dirty work. Displayed flashes of quality and scuffed a shot over. Withdrawn towards the end for a teammate, his competition, after receiving a caution. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s clearest opportunity before halftime, his strike well saved from the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah hanging back, it fell to him to provide width out wide yet his deliveries from wide areas varied in quality. Substituted with 15 to go. Six

Harry Kane The decisive figure scoring 77th and 78th strikes for his country. The opener a trademark opportunist's goal and the second an excellent headed goal following a clever run off his defender. At 32, he’s only getting better with the national team stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament with him up top. 8

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to get into the game out wide. Was presented with a good opening after being played in by Bellingham yet Strakosha denied him. His replacement had a greater an impact when substituted. 5/10

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Looked lively connecting effectively with Kane in more familiar role, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert yet his delivery created the opener, Six
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Lively when brought on and set up Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery to the back post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled so soon, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to affect things, 6