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During a impressive showing, the English national team clinched a further victory versus Albania, featuring multiple squad members delivering memorable performances on the pitch.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to make in the first half before tested from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. His sliding tackle against an Albanian attacker highlighted sharp reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Tested by the opposition's primary attacker through their forward. Operated in a central role initially later drifted wider once a teammate entered the fray. 7

John Stones Advanced forward when in possession, as he has done before. At times was too casual when carrying play with the experiment was shelved at half-time. 6

The tall defender A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, per usual, but may be a replacement to Stones in the backline as opposed to his partner. A careless pass after the break nearly resulted in an opener from Albania. Six

The young full-back Another assured performance from the rising star after his first cap against Serbia. Saka failed to make the most of an exquisite touch behind the opposing backline. The role is his to lose already. 7

The newcomer A debut start in an England shirt. Slightly careless on the ball though his whipped deliveries were a threat. An effective game manager for the manager to utilize against sides that sit back. Booked for a poorly timed challenge. 6

Declan Rice Crosses on corner kicks and set-plays were dangerous. Enjoyed room to move down the left flank only to be offside as the pass came in front of goal. Granted a merited break around the 60-minute point. 6

Jude Bellingham Operated in a high spot out wide and did plenty of dirty work. Demonstrated flashes of quality but mishit an attempt over. Substituted towards the end by Rogers, his rival, after being booked. Seven

The winger Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity before halftime, his strike well saved from the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate hanging back, he was forced to offer an outlet down the right side although his balls from the touchline were inconsistent. Substituted with 15 to go. Six

Harry Kane The match-winner with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes at international level. The first a trademark opportunist's goal while the second a superb finish with his head having drifted away away from the opposition. At 32, he continues to improve with the national team have every chance in future competitions when he's in the team. 8

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to make an impact from the left. Was presented with a decent opportunity after being played in by Bellingham but Strakosha made the save. His replacement produced a bigger influence after coming on. 5/10

Replacements

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Looked lively and combined well with the striker in more familiar role, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger 63) Failed to convert but his corner created the breakthrough, 6
• Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Energetic when brought on and provided the second goal via an excellent ball to the back post, 7/10
• Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Looks established so soon, 6
• Morgan Rogers (for the star 84) Insufficient minutes to affect things, 6