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In a impressive display, the English national team clinched a further triumph against their opponents, with a number of squad members delivering notable displays throughout the game.

First-choice Eleven

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested required before the break before forced to intervene from Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. One well-timed sliding tackle against Qazim Laci demonstrated sharp reading of the game. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Challenged against Albania’s main danger through their forward. Started through the middle early on later drifted wider after a teammate came on. 7

John Stones Pushed into midfield with the ball at his feet, a familiar role before. Sometimes was too casual when carrying play with the experiment discontinued by the interval. 6/10

The tall defender A nuisance from dead balls, as always, perhaps is a replacement to Stones at the back instead of his partner. A loose distribution after the break nearly resulted in a goal from the visitors. Six

The young full-back Another composed performance from the 20-year-old after his first cap against Serbia. Saka failed to make the most of an exquisite flick over their defense. The role is firmly his at this stage. Seven

Adam Wharton His first start for his country. A bit sloppy in possession but his inswinging set-pieces posed a danger. A handy game manager for the manager to call upon against teams who drop deep. Booked for a poorly timed tackle. 6

The midfielder Crosses from dead balls and free kicks caused problems. Was given freedom to move down the left flank yet found himself offside upon receiving in shooting positions. Given a well-earned substitution on the hour mark. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Operated in a forward spot out wide and also put in the hard yards. Showed glimpses of brilliance and scuffed an attempt wide. Replaced late on by a teammate, a fellow player, after being booked. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity in the opening period, his strike smartly stopped by the Albanian keeper. As a teammate staying deep, he had to stretch the play on the right although his balls from the touchline varied in quality. Substituted late in the match. Six

The captain The match-winner with his 77th and 78th goals in an England shirt. His first a classic close-range tap-in and the second an excellent header following a clever run from his marker. Now 32, he continues to improve and England stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. 8

The attacker Found it tough to influence play out wide. Was presented with a presentable chance following a pass by Bellingham however Strakosha made the save. His replacement had a greater an impact in his place. 5/10

Substitutes

• Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively and combined seamlessly with the striker in a natural spot, Six
• Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert but his corner created the first goal, Six
• Rashford (for the attacker 75) Active upon introduction and provided Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery into the area, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Seems settled at this level, 6
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Insufficient minutes to make an impact, 6