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During a impressive display, the English national team secured one more win against Albania, with several players delivering standout displays throughout the game.

Starting Eleven

Dean Henderson Had little to do required in the first half before called into action from an opponent's curling effort. One well-timed sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker showed excellent reading of the game. 6/10

The debutant Examined against Albania’s biggest threat in Hoxha. Operated through the middle early on then shifted out wide once a teammate entered the fray. 7/10

John Stones Moved into midfield on the ball, as he has done before. Sometimes seemed hesitant in possession with the approach was shelved after the break. 6/10

Dan Burn Always dangerous at set pieces, per usual, could serve as another option to Stones in defense instead of alongside him. A loose pass later in the match almost led to an opener for the visitors. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly A further assured performance by the youngster following his debut against another side. Saka was unable to take the most of a gorgeous touch over their defense. The role is his to lose so soon. Seven

The newcomer His first start in an England shirt. Somewhat loose on the ball though his whipped set-pieces caused problems. A useful game manager for the boss to utilize against sides that sit back. Cautioned after a reckless foul. Six

The midfielder Deliveries from corners and free kicks created chances. Had license to move in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Given a deserved break on the hour mark. 6/10

The star midfielder Functioned in an advanced position on the right and also put in the hard yards. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance and mishit an attempt high. Substituted late on by Rogers, his competition, after being booked. Seven

The winger Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity of the first half, his effort excellently kept out by the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate hanging back, he had to provide width down the right side although his balls from wide areas varied in quality. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. Six

The captain The difference-maker netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes at international level. The first a classic poacher’s finish and his next a classy finish with his head having drifted away from his marker. At 32, he continues to improve and the side have every chance in future competitions with him up top. Eight

The attacker Found it tough to make an impact from the left. Had a presentable chance when set up by Bellingham however Strakosha denied him. Rashford produced a bigger effect after coming on. 5

Substitutes

• Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Looked lively and combined effectively with the striker in more familiar role, 6/10
• Saka (for the winger 63) Failed to convert but his corner created the first goal, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Lively after coming on and set up Kane’s second via an excellent ball into the area, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Seems settled already, 6/10
• Rogers (for the star 84) Too brief a spell to make an impact, 6