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In a impressive performance, the English national team clinched another victory against Albania, featuring a number of squad members turning in standout displays throughout the game.

Starting Eleven

Dean Henderson Not a save to make before the break until tested from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. One well-timed sliding tackle against an Albanian attacker demonstrated sharp game intelligence. Six out of ten

The debutant Tested against Albania’s main danger in their forward. Operated more centrally initially but moved out wide once a teammate was introduced. 7/10

John Stones Moved into midfield on the ball, as he has done before. At times seemed hesitant on the ball with the approach abandoned by the interval. 6

Dan Burn Always dangerous from dead balls, as always, perhaps is an alternative to Stones at the back as opposed to paired with him. One wayward ball later in the match almost led to a goal for the visitors. 6/10

The young full-back Another confident display from the 20-year-old following his initial appearance versus another side. A teammate was unable to take the opportunity from an exquisite flick over their defense. His position looks secure at this stage. 7/10

The newcomer A debut start for his country. Slightly loose on the ball however his whipped corners were a threat. A useful game manager for the manager to have versus teams who drop deep. Cautioned for a rash tackle. 6

Declan Rice Set-pieces from dead balls and free kicks caused problems. Enjoyed room to drift down the left flank yet found himself in an offside position as the pass came in shooting positions. Given a deserved break around the 60-minute point. 6

Jude Bellingham Played in a high position out wide and also did plenty of dirty work. Displayed flashes of quality but dragged a shot over. Replaced late on by a teammate, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's top opening of the first half, his strike smartly stopped from the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah staying deep, it fell to him to stretch the play on the right yet his deliveries into the box varied in quality. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. 6

Harry Kane The decisive figure with his two more strikes at international level. The first a classic opportunist's goal and the second a superb headed goal after peeling away off his defender. Now 32, he continues to improve and the side stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. 8/10

The attacker Found it tough to make an impact on the left flank. Had a good opening after being played in from a teammate yet the keeper made the save. Rashford made much more of effect after coming on. 5

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Appeared sharp and linked up effectively with Kane in a natural spot, Six
• Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities although his set-piece created the first goal, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Energetic upon introduction and provided the captain's brace with a brilliant delivery into the area, 7
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Appears comfortable already, 6/10
• Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to make an impact, 6