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Throughout a impressive showing, the English national team secured another win versus Albania, with a number of players turning in standout displays during the match.

Starting Eleven

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested to perform in the first half before called into action from an opponent's curling effort. A sliding challenge against Qazim Laci demonstrated sharp reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Challenged against the opposition's biggest threat in Hoxha. Operated through the middle to begin with later drifted wider once Saka came on. Seven

John Stones Moved forward on the ball, a familiar role previously. Sometimes was too casual in possession and the tactic discontinued at half-time. 6/10

The tall defender A constant threat at set pieces, typically, but may be an alternative for his teammate in defense instead of paired with him. A loose pass in the second half almost led to a goal for the visitors. Six

The young full-back One more composed performance from the rising star following his debut against another side. A teammate failed to make the most of a clever touch over the opposing backline. The role is firmly his already. 7

Adam Wharton A debut start in an England shirt. Slightly loose on the ball but his inswinging deliveries were a threat. A useful pace-controller available to the boss to call upon against teams who drop deep. Cautioned after a reckless challenge. 6/10

Declan Rice Crosses from dead balls and free-kicks created chances. Was given room to roam on the left only to be in an offside position when the ball arrived in front of goal. Given a deserved substitution after an hour. 6

The star midfielder Functioned in a forward position on the right and also contributed with dirty work. Displayed moments of class but mishit an attempt over. Replaced in the closing stages by a teammate, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's best chance before halftime, his effort well saved by the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah hanging back, he had to provide width down the right side but his crosses from wide areas were hit and miss. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

The captain The decisive figure scoring two more goals in an England shirt. His first a trademark close-range tap-in while the second a superb headed goal after peeling away off his defender. Aged 32, he’s only getting better and the side are strong contenders in future competitions with him up top. Eight

The attacker Found it tough to get into the game out wide. Was presented with a presentable chance following a pass from a teammate however the keeper made the save. Rashford produced a bigger an impact when substituted. 5

Substitutes

• Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp and combined seamlessly with Kane in a preferred position, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances but his corner created the first goal, 6/10
• Rashford (for the attacker 75) Lively when brought on and set up Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery to the far post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled at this level, Six
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Not enough time to influence the game, 6