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During a dominant performance, the English national team wrapped up one more victory versus their opponents, with a number of players delivering standout performances throughout the game.

First-choice Eleven

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested to make before the break but then called into action from an opponent's bent shot. A sliding challenge on an Albanian attacker highlighted his game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined against the opposition's biggest threat through their forward. Started more centrally to begin with later drifted wider after a teammate entered the fray. 7

John Stones Moved up the pitch on the ball, something he's known for in the past. At times lacked urgency in possession and the approach discontinued by the interval. Six

Dan Burn A nuisance from dead balls, per usual, but may be a replacement to Stones in defense rather than his partner. A loose distribution after the break almost led to the first goal from the visitors. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly Another assured display from the 20-year-old following his initial appearance versus Serbia. Saka was unable to take the most of an exquisite backheel behind their defense. His position is his to lose so soon. Seven

Adam Wharton His first start with the national team. Slightly careless when playing out however his inswinging set-pieces posed a danger. An effective game manager for the boss to utilize versus teams who drop deep. Cautioned for a poorly timed challenge. 6/10

The midfielder Crosses from corners and free kicks created chances. Enjoyed freedom to move down the left flank yet found himself in an offside position upon receiving with a chance to score. Awarded a well-earned break after an hour. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Functioned in an advanced spot down the right and also contributed with the hard yards. Showed moments of class and scuffed a shot over. Replaced late on for Rogers, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. 7

The winger Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity of the first half, his shot well saved from the Albanian keeper. With Quansah holding position, he was forced to offer an outlet out wide yet his deliveries into the box varied in quality. Taken off late in the match. Six

Harry Kane The match-winner with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes in an England shirt. The opener a trademark opportunist's goal and his next an excellent headed goal having drifted away from his marker. Now 32, he continues to improve with the national team have every chance next summer with him up top. Eight

The attacker Found it tough to make an impact out wide. Was presented with a decent opportunity after being played in by the midfielder yet the keeper made the save. His replacement had a greater an impact after coming on. 5

Replacements

• Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright and combined well with the striker in more familiar role, Six
• Saka (for Eze 63) Failed to convert yet his delivery provided the opener, 6
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Energetic when brought on and provided the second goal via an excellent ball to the back post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable so soon, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Not enough time to make an impact, 6