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In a dominant display, England secured a further victory versus Albania, featuring multiple players producing standout performances on the pitch.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to make before the break before tested from Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. His sliding challenge on Qazim Laci demonstrated excellent anticipation. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Tested against the opposition's primary attacker through their forward. Played more centrally early on but moved to the flank once Saka entered the fray. 7

The defender Pushed up the pitch with the ball at his feet, a familiar role before. On occasion lacked urgency in possession and the experiment abandoned at half-time. 6/10

Dan Burn A nuisance at set pieces, typically, could serve as a replacement for his teammate at the back as opposed to alongside him. A careless distribution in the second half almost led to an opener for the visitors. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly One more composed performance by the youngster after his first cap against Serbia. A teammate was unable to take the most of a gorgeous flick over their defense. His position is his to lose so soon. Seven

The newcomer His first start for his country. A bit sloppy in possession but his dangerous deliveries caused problems. A handy pace-controller for the boss to utilize versus teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow for a rash challenge. 6/10

Declan Rice Set-pieces from dead balls and free kicks caused problems. Had freedom to move down the left flank only to be offside upon receiving in front of goal. Given a merited substitution on the hour mark. 6

Jude Bellingham Played in a high role down the right and also contributed with defensive duties. Displayed glimpses of brilliance and scuffed a shot over. Replaced late on by Rogers, a fellow player, after being booked. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's clearest opportunity in the opening period, his effort smartly stopped from Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah holding position, he was forced to provide width down the right side yet his deliveries from wide areas were inconsistent. Taken off with 15 to go. 6

The captain The difference-maker netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes at international level. The opener a trademark close-range tap-in and his next a classy headed goal having drifted away away from the opposition. Now 32, he’s only getting better with the national team stand a real opportunity next summer with him leading the line. Eight

The attacker Found it tough to get into the game out wide. Had a presentable chance after being played in from a teammate but Strakosha denied him. Rashford produced a bigger influence after coming on. 5/10

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright and combined well with Kane in a preferred position, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert although his set-piece created the breakthrough, 6
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Lively when brought on and provided Kane’s second via an excellent ball to the far post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled already, Six
• Morgan Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to affect things, Six