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During a impressive display, the English national team clinched a further victory against Albania, with several squad members delivering notable performances during the match.

First-choice XI

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested required before the break before forced to intervene from an opponent's curling effort. His sliding intervention against Qazim Laci demonstrated his game intelligence. 6/10

The debutant Examined against the opposition's biggest threat in Hoxha. Operated through the middle early on then shifted wider once Saka came on. 7/10

The defender Pushed into midfield with the ball at his feet, something he's known for in the past. At times lacked urgency when carrying play and the experiment abandoned after the break. 6

The tall defender Always dangerous from dead balls, per usual, could serve as a replacement for Stones in the backline instead of paired with him. A loose pass in the second half nearly resulted in the first goal for Albania. 6/10

The young full-back A further composed display by the rising star following his initial appearance against another side. A teammate was unable to take the most of a gorgeous touch behind their defense. The role is his to lose already. Seven

The newcomer His maiden beginning with the national team. A bit careless when playing out but his inswinging set-pieces posed a danger. A useful game manager available to the manager to utilize against teams who drop deep. Booked after a reckless tackle. 6

Declan Rice Set-pieces from corners and free kicks were dangerous. Had room to roam down the left flank but was offside when the ball arrived in front of goal. Given a deserved rest around the 60-minute point. Six

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a forward position down the right while also did plenty of dirty work. Demonstrated flashes of quality but scuffed a shot over. Replaced towards the end by Rogers, his rival, after receiving a caution. 7

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's clearest opportunity in the opening period, his effort excellently kept out from Thomas Strakosha. As Quansah hanging back, he was forced to offer an outlet on the right although his balls from the touchline were inconsistent. Replaced late in the match. Six

Harry Kane The decisive figure scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals at international level. The first a trademark poacher’s finish and the second an excellent headed goal following a clever run off his defender. Aged 32, he continues to improve with the national team are strong contenders in future competitions when he's in the team. 8/10

The attacker Found it tough to influence play on the left flank. Had a good opening after being played in by Bellingham yet the keeper kept it out. His replacement produced a bigger influence when substituted. 5

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp and linked up effectively with Kane in more familiar role, 6
• Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert although his set-piece created the first goal, Six
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Lively after coming on and set up Kane’s second with superb cross to the far post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled so soon, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6/10