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In a commanding showing, the English national team secured a further triumph versus Albania, featuring several players delivering standout displays on the pitch.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested required during the opening 45 before tested by an opponent's curled attempt. One well-timed sliding challenge on an Albanian attacker highlighted excellent game intelligence. Six out of ten

The debutant Examined by Albania’s main danger through Hoxha. Played in a central role to begin with then shifted to the flank after a teammate entered the fray. 7

The defender Pushed into midfield when in possession, as he has done in the past. At times was too casual on the ball with the approach abandoned after the break. Six

Dan Burn A constant threat at set pieces, per usual, perhaps is another option to his teammate in defense rather than paired with him. A loose pass after the break came close to the first goal for the visitors. Six

The young full-back A further confident performance by the 20-year-old after his initial appearance against Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on the most of a gorgeous backheel behind the Albania defence. The left-back spot looks secure at this stage. 7/10

Adam Wharton A debut start in an England shirt. Somewhat careless when playing out but his inswinging deliveries posed a danger. A handy pace-controller for the boss to call upon versus teams who drop deep. Booked after a reckless foul. 6

Declan Rice Deliveries from corners and free kicks caused problems. Enjoyed room to drift in left midfield but was offside when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Given a merited substitution around the 60-minute point. Six

Jude Bellingham Played in a high spot down the right while also contributed with dirty work. Demonstrated flashes of quality but dragged a shot high. Substituted towards the end by a teammate, his competition, after being booked. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s best chance in the opening period, his shot well saved from the Albanian keeper. As a teammate staying deep, it fell to him to offer an outlet out wide although his balls into the box were hit and miss. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

Harry Kane The match-winner scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes for his country. The opener a typical poacher’s finish and his next a classy header having drifted away from his marker. Now 32, his form is unwavering with the national team have every chance in future competitions with him up top. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Struggled to influence play on the left flank. Had a presentable chance when set up by Bellingham however Strakosha kept it out. Rashford produced a bigger influence after coming on. 5

Replacements

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Looked lively connecting seamlessly with the striker in more familiar role, Six
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities but his corner led to the breakthrough, 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen 75) Energetic when brought on and provided the captain's brace via an excellent ball to the far post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Looks established already, 6
• Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, Six