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Throughout a dominant display, the English national team wrapped up another win versus Albania, featuring multiple players delivering standout performances on the pitch.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to make in the first half but then forced to intervene by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. A sliding intervention against Qazim Laci highlighted sharp anticipation. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined against Albania’s primary attacker in Hoxha. Operated in a central role early on later drifted to the flank once Saka was introduced. 7/10

John Stones Pushed into midfield when in possession, as he has done previously. On occasion lacked urgency when carrying play and the approach abandoned by the interval. 6

The tall defender A constant threat from dead balls, per usual, but may be another option to Stones in defense rather than his partner. A loose distribution in the second half came close to a goal from the visitors. Six

The young full-back A further composed showing by the 20-year-old following his debut versus another side. Saka did not capitalize on the most of a clever backheel behind their defense. The left-back spot looks secure so soon. 7/10

Adam Wharton His first start for his country. A bit sloppy on the ball though his dangerous set-pieces posed a danger. An effective pace-controller available to the boss to utilize against sides that sit back. Shown a yellow after a reckless foul. Six

Declan Rice Set-pieces on corner kicks and free-kicks created chances. Enjoyed license to roam down the left flank yet found himself offside as the pass came in front of goal. Given a merited break around the 60-minute point. 6/10

The star midfielder Played in a high spot out wide while also contributed with the hard yards. Displayed flashes of quality and scuffed an effort high. Withdrawn in the closing stages by Rogers, his rival, after receiving a caution. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s best chance in the opening period, his shot excellently kept out by the Albanian keeper. With a teammate holding position, he was forced to provide width down the right side but his crosses from wide areas were hit and miss. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. Six

The captain The decisive figure scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals at international level. The opener a trademark close-range tap-in while the second an excellent header having drifted away away from the opposition. Now 32, his form is unwavering and England have every chance next summer with him up top. Eight

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to make an impact from the left. Was presented with a decent opportunity following a pass from a teammate however the keeper made the save. His replacement produced a bigger an impact after coming on. 5/10

Replacements

• Foden (for a teammate 63) Looked lively and combined seamlessly with Kane in a preferred position, 6
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Spurned chances although his set-piece led to the breakthrough, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Lively after coming on assisting the second goal via an excellent ball to the far post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton 75) Seems settled already, 6
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6/10