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Throughout a impressive display, England secured a further victory against Albania, with several squad members turning in notable performances on the pitch.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to make before the break until called into action from an opponent's curling effort. His sliding tackle on Qazim Laci highlighted his game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined against Albania’s biggest threat in Hoxha. Operated in a central role to begin with later drifted out wide after Saka entered the fray. Seven

The defender Advanced into midfield with the ball at his feet, a familiar role in the past. On occasion lacked urgency when carrying play and the tactic abandoned after the break. 6

Dan Burn A nuisance at set pieces, per usual, perhaps is a replacement to Stones in the backline rather than alongside him. A careless pass in the second half nearly resulted in an opener from Albania. Six

Nico O’Reilly One more assured showing by the 20-year-old after his first cap versus Serbia. Saka was unable to take the most of a gorgeous touch over the Albania defence. The role is his to lose so soon. 7/10

The newcomer His first start in an England shirt. A bit sloppy on the ball but his inswinging set-pieces posed a danger. A handy game manager available to the coach to call upon versus teams who drop deep. Booked for a poorly timed tackle. 6

The midfielder Set-pieces from dead balls and free kicks created chances. Was given room to roam in left midfield yet found himself offside when the ball arrived in front of goal. Awarded a deserved break after an hour. Six

The star midfielder Played in an advanced spot out wide and also put in defensive duties. Displayed moments of class and mishit an attempt over. Replaced late on for a teammate, his rival, after being booked. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's best chance before halftime, his effort excellently kept out by the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate hanging back, he had to stretch the play on the right yet his deliveries into the box were hit and miss. Taken off late in the match. 6/10

The captain The decisive figure scoring 77th and 78th strikes in an England shirt. The first a trademark poacher’s finish and his next a superb finish with his head after peeling away away from the opposition. Aged 32, he continues to improve and the side have every chance next summer with him leading the line. 8

The attacker Found it tough to influence play on the left flank. Had a presentable chance after being played in by Bellingham but Strakosha made the save. His replacement made much more of an impact in his place. Five

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Appeared sharp and linked up well with Kane in more familiar role, Six
• Saka (for the winger 63) Failed to convert although his set-piece provided the breakthrough, 6
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Active after coming on and provided the second goal with a brilliant delivery to the far post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled so soon, Six
• Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, Six