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Throughout a dominant display, England wrapped up one more victory against Albania, with several players turning in notable performances on the pitch.

First-choice Eleven

Dean Henderson Not a save to perform before the break before forced to intervene from Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. One well-timed sliding challenge against an Albanian attacker showed sharp game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged by the opposition's primary attacker in Hoxha. Played more centrally to begin with later drifted out wide once Saka entered the fray. 7/10

John Stones Pushed into midfield when in possession, a familiar role in the past. Sometimes was too casual on the ball with the tactic was shelved at half-time. Six

Dan Burn A constant threat at set pieces, as always, could serve as another option to Stones in the backline rather than alongside him. A careless ball in the second half came close to the first goal for the visitors. Six

Nico O’Reilly A further assured display from the 20-year-old after his initial appearance versus another side. A teammate did not capitalize on the opportunity from a gorgeous flick behind the Albania defence. His position is firmly his already. Seven

The newcomer A debut start for his country. A bit careless in possession though his whipped corners posed a danger. An effective game manager for the coach to utilize against sides that sit back. Booked for a rash tackle. 6

The midfielder Set-pieces on corner kicks and free-kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed license to roam in left midfield only to be offside when the ball arrived in front of goal. Granted a deserved break on the hour mark. Six

The star midfielder Functioned in an advanced position out wide while also put in dirty work. Displayed moments of class and dragged an effort wide. Withdrawn in the closing stages by Rogers, a fellow player, following a yellow card. 7

The winger Had England’s top opening before halftime, his strike well saved by the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate holding position, he was forced to stretch the play on the right yet his deliveries from wide areas were hit and miss. Taken off late in the match. 6

The captain The match-winner netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes for his country. The opener a classic poacher’s finish and the second an excellent finish with his head after peeling away off his defender. Now 32, he continues to improve and the side have every chance in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Struggled to get into the game from the left. Was presented with a decent opportunity when set up from a teammate but Strakosha denied him. His replacement had a greater influence when substituted. Five

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for a teammate 63) Appeared sharp and combined well with Kane in more familiar role, 6/10
• Saka (on for Eze 63) Failed to convert although his set-piece led to the breakthrough, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Lively when brought on assisting the captain's brace with a brilliant delivery to the far post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton 75) Appears comfortable at this level, Six
• Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, Six