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In a impressive showing, the English national team wrapped up one more victory versus their opponents, with several players turning in notable displays on the pitch.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Had little to do required in the first half until forced to intervene from an opponent's curling effort. A sliding intervention on Qazim Laci showed his reading of the game. 6/10

The debutant Tested by Albania’s primary attacker through Hoxha. Operated through the middle to begin with but moved out wide once a teammate was introduced. 7/10

John Stones Moved into midfield on the ball, a familiar role before. At times was too casual on the ball with the approach abandoned by the interval. Six

Dan Burn A constant threat at set pieces, as always, perhaps is a replacement to Stones in the backline instead of paired with him. A loose pass in the second half came close to a goal for the visitors. Six

Nico O’Reilly One more confident performance by the rising star following his initial appearance against Serbia. A teammate failed to make full advantage of an exquisite flick behind the opposing backline. The left-back spot is his to lose so soon. Seven

Adam Wharton A debut start in an England shirt. Slightly sloppy when playing out but his dangerous set-pieces were a threat. A useful tempo-setter available to the boss to have against sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed challenge. 6

The midfielder Deliveries on corner kicks and set-plays created chances. Enjoyed room to move on the left only to be offside upon receiving with a chance to score. Awarded a well-earned break around the 60-minute point. Six

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a high role out wide and contributed with the hard yards. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance but mishit an attempt high. Withdrawn late on for Rogers, his rival, after being booked. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's best chance of the first half, his strike well saved by the Albanian keeper. As Quansah staying deep, it fell to him to offer an outlet down the right side although his balls from the touchline were inconsistent. Replaced with 15 to go. 6

Harry Kane The match-winner netting 77th and 78th strikes at international level. The opener a typical opportunist's goal while the second an excellent headed goal after peeling away off his defender. Aged 32, his form is unwavering and England stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. 8

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to make an impact out wide. Had a decent opportunity when set up by Bellingham but Strakosha denied him. His replacement produced a bigger an impact in his place. Five

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright and linked up well with the striker in a preferred position, 6/10
• Saka (for Eze 63) Spurned chances yet his delivery created the first goal, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Lively when brought on and set up the second goal with a brilliant delivery to the back post, Seven
• Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Looks established already, 6
• Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to make an impact, Six