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In a impressive showing, England clinched another win against their opponents, featuring multiple players turning in standout displays during the match.

First-choice Eleven

The goalkeeper Not a save required during the opening 45 but then tested from Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. His sliding intervention against Qazim Laci demonstrated sharp anticipation. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged by the opposition's primary attacker through Hoxha. Operated more centrally initially then shifted to the flank once a teammate entered the fray. 7/10

The defender Moved forward on the ball, as he has done in the past. At times lacked urgency on the ball and the approach was shelved after the break. Six

Dan Burn A constant threat at set pieces, as always, but may be a replacement to his teammate at the back rather than his partner. A careless distribution after the break came close to the first goal for Albania. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly One more confident performance from the 20-year-old after his debut against another side. A teammate failed to make full advantage of an exquisite flick over their defense. His position looks secure already. 7/10

The newcomer A debut start in an England shirt. Slightly loose on the ball but his inswinging corners were a threat. An effective tempo-setter available to the coach to call upon against sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a rash challenge. 6

The midfielder Crosses from dead balls and free-kicks were dangerous. Had license to roam down the left flank yet found himself in an offside position as the pass came in front of goal. Given a merited substitution on the hour mark. Six

The star midfielder Operated in a high role out wide and contributed with defensive duties. Showed flashes of quality but dragged a shot high. Withdrawn in the closing stages for Rogers, his competition, after being booked. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s clearest opportunity in the opening period, his strike well saved by Thomas Strakosha. As Quansah holding position, it fell to him to provide width down the right side yet his deliveries from the touchline were inconsistent. Taken off late in the match. 6/10

Harry Kane The decisive figure scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes for his country. The first a typical opportunist's goal and the second an excellent header having drifted away off his defender. Aged 32, his form is unwavering and England have every chance in future competitions when he's in the team. 8

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to get into the game on the left flank. Had a presentable chance when set up from a teammate yet Strakosha kept it out. Rashford made much more of an impact when substituted. 5

Substitutes

• Foden (replacing Rice 63) Looked lively and linked up seamlessly with Kane in more familiar role, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze 63) Failed to convert but his corner led to the first goal, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Energetic after coming on and provided the second goal via an excellent ball into the area, 7/10
• Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Looks established at this level, Six
• Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to influence the game, Six