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Throughout a impressive display, the English national team clinched a further triumph versus their opponents, featuring multiple players turning in standout displays throughout the game.

First-choice XI

Dean Henderson Had little to do to perform before the break but then called into action by an opponent's bent shot. One well-timed sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker highlighted excellent reading of the game. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined by the opposition's primary attacker in Hoxha. Operated through the middle to begin with then shifted to the flank once Saka was introduced. Seven

John Stones Advanced up the pitch when in possession, a familiar role before. On occasion was too casual when carrying play with the experiment was shelved at half-time. 6/10

Dan Burn Always dangerous from dead balls, per usual, could serve as an alternative to his teammate in defense rather than alongside him. A loose pass later in the match came close to a goal from Albania. 6

The young full-back One more composed display by the youngster after his initial appearance versus Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on the opportunity from an exquisite touch behind the opposing backline. The role is his to lose so soon. 7/10

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning for his country. Slightly careless when playing out though his dangerous set-pieces caused problems. An effective game manager available to the boss to have against defensive opponents. Booked for a rash tackle. 6/10

Declan Rice Set-pieces from corners and free kicks caused problems. Had room to roam in left midfield but was offside when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Granted a merited break after an hour. 6

Jude Bellingham Played in an advanced position down the right and also did plenty of defensive duties. Displayed glimpses of brilliance and dragged an attempt high. Substituted towards the end for a teammate, his competition, following a yellow card. 7

The winger Had England’s top opening in the opening period, his shot well saved from the opposing goalkeeper. As a teammate hanging back, it fell to him to provide width down the right side although his balls from wide areas were hit and miss. Replaced with 15 to go. 6

The captain The match-winner scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals in an England shirt. His first a typical poacher’s finish and the second an excellent headed goal following a clever run away from the opposition. Now 32, he continues to improve and the side are strong contenders next summer when he's in the team. Eight

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to get into the game from the left. Had a good opening following a pass from a teammate but Strakosha denied him. Rashford had a greater effect in his place. Five

Replacements

• Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp connecting well with Kane in a natural spot, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger 63) Failed to convert although his set-piece created the opener, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker 75) Active when brought on assisting the captain's brace with superb cross into the area, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable so soon, Six
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Insufficient minutes to make an impact, 6