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In a impressive display, the English national team wrapped up a further victory against their opponents, featuring multiple players turning in notable performances during the match.

Starting XI

Dean Henderson Had little to do to make before the break before forced to intervene by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. One well-timed sliding tackle against an Albanian attacker showed his anticipation. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined by the opposition's main danger in their forward. Started more centrally to begin with but moved wider once a teammate entered the fray. 7

John Stones Pushed up the pitch on the ball, a familiar role in the past. At times lacked urgency on the ball and the experiment was shelved at half-time. 6

Dan Burn Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, as always, could serve as an alternative for Stones in the backline rather than alongside him. One wayward distribution later in the match almost led to a goal from Albania. 6

Nico O’Reilly A further assured display by the 20-year-old following his first cap against another side. A teammate did not capitalize on the most of a clever flick behind their defense. The left-back spot is his to lose at this stage. 7

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning in an England shirt. A bit sloppy when playing out though his inswinging corners were a threat. A handy tempo-setter available to the boss to call upon versus defensive opponents. Booked for a rash challenge. 6/10

Declan Rice Set-pieces from dead balls and free kicks were dangerous. Was given room to drift on the left only to be in an offside position upon receiving in shooting positions. Given a well-earned break after an hour. 6

The star midfielder Played in a high spot out wide and also contributed with defensive duties. Demonstrated flashes of quality but scuffed a shot over. Replaced late on by Rogers, a fellow player, after being booked. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity of the first half, his shot smartly stopped by the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate staying deep, it fell to him to offer an outlet down the right side yet his deliveries into the box were inconsistent. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. Six

The captain The match-winner with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes for his country. The first a classic close-range tap-in and the second a classy finish with his head following a clever run away from the opposition. Aged 32, his form is unwavering with the national team have every chance next summer when he's in the team. Eight

The attacker Found it tough to get into the game out wide. Was presented with a presentable chance after being played in by Bellingham but the keeper kept it out. His replacement produced a bigger influence when substituted. Five

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Looked lively and linked up seamlessly with Kane in a preferred position, Six
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger 63) Failed to convert although his set-piece created the first goal, Six
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen 75) Lively when brought on assisting Kane’s second with superb cross into the area, Seven
• Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Appears comfortable already, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6