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Throughout a dominant display, England secured a further triumph against their opponents, featuring a number of players producing memorable displays throughout the game.

Starting Lineup

Dean Henderson Not a save to make during the opening 45 before called into action from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. A sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker highlighted his game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Tested by Albania’s primary attacker in their forward. Started through the middle early on but moved wider once Saka came on. Seven

The defender Advanced up the pitch with the ball at his feet, as he has done previously. On occasion seemed hesitant in possession with the approach abandoned by the interval. 6/10

Dan Burn A nuisance at set pieces, typically, perhaps is a replacement to Stones at the back rather than paired with him. A loose distribution later in the match nearly resulted in an opener for the visitors. Six

Nico O’Reilly A further confident performance from the youngster after his debut versus Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on the opportunity from a gorgeous flick over the opposing backline. The left-back spot is firmly his already. 7

The newcomer A debut start with the national team. Somewhat loose in possession however his whipped corners caused problems. A useful tempo-setter for the boss to call upon versus defensive opponents. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed tackle. 6

The midfielder Crosses from dead balls and set-plays caused problems. Enjoyed room to drift in left midfield but was in an offside position as the pass came in shooting positions. Given a deserved break on the hour mark. 6

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a high spot on the right and put in dirty work. Demonstrated moments of class but scuffed an effort over. Replaced late on by a teammate, his rival, after being booked. 7

The winger Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity of the first half, his strike excellently kept out by the Albanian keeper. As Quansah staying deep, it fell to him to provide width on the right but his crosses from wide areas varied in quality. Substituted late in the match. Six

Harry Kane The decisive figure netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals at international level. The first a trademark opportunist's goal while the second a superb finish with his head after peeling away from his marker. Now 32, he continues to improve with the national team stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament with him up top. 8

The attacker Had difficulty to make an impact out wide. Had a good opening after being played in by the midfielder yet the keeper denied him. His replacement made much more of influence after coming on. 5/10

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (for Rice 63) Looked lively connecting seamlessly with Kane in a natural spot, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities but his corner led to the first goal, 6
• Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Energetic when brought on and provided the captain's brace with a brilliant delivery to the back post, 7/10
• Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable already, 6
• Morgan Rogers (for the star 84) Insufficient minutes to affect things, 6