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During a impressive display, England clinched a further triumph against their opponents, featuring several players producing standout performances during the match.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to make before the break until called into action by an opponent's curling effort. A sliding challenge on an Albanian attacker showed his reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Tested against the opposition's biggest threat in Hoxha. Operated through the middle to begin with later drifted to the flank once Saka entered the fray. Seven

John Stones Pushed into midfield when in possession, something he's known for before. Sometimes seemed hesitant when carrying play and the approach was shelved at half-time. 6/10

The tall defender A nuisance at set pieces, per usual, but may be a replacement for Stones at the back instead of alongside him. A loose pass after the break almost led to an opener for Albania. 6

Nico O’Reilly A further confident showing from the youngster following his first cap against Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on the opportunity from a gorgeous touch behind the Albania defence. His position is his to lose at this stage. Seven

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning with the national team. Slightly loose in possession but his inswinging corners posed a danger. A useful pace-controller for the coach to have versus teams who drop deep. Booked for a rash challenge. Six

The midfielder Crosses from dead balls and free-kicks caused problems. Had license to drift in left midfield yet found himself offside as the pass came with a chance to score. Given a merited rest on the hour mark. 6/10

The star midfielder Functioned in a high spot on the right and also put in dirty work. Displayed moments of class and dragged an effort high. Replaced in the closing stages for a teammate, his rival, after receiving a caution. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s top opening in the opening period, his effort well saved from Thomas Strakosha. With a teammate holding position, he was forced to offer an outlet out wide but his crosses from wide areas varied in quality. Taken off with 15 to go. Six

Harry Kane The decisive figure with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes in an England shirt. His first a classic close-range tap-in and his next a classy header after peeling away off his defender. Aged 32, his form is unwavering and England have every chance in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. 8/10

The attacker Struggled to get into the game out wide. Had a decent opportunity following a pass by the midfielder yet the keeper denied him. Rashford had a greater effect after coming on. Five

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (for a teammate 63) Looked lively connecting well with Kane in a natural spot, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger 63) Spurned chances yet his delivery led to the breakthrough, 6
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Energetic when brought on and provided the second goal via an excellent ball to the far post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled at this level, Six
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Not enough time to influence the game, Six