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During a impressive display, the English national team wrapped up another victory against their opponents, with multiple players producing memorable performances during the match.

First-choice XI

Dean Henderson Not a save to make before the break until forced to intervene by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. A sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker highlighted excellent anticipation. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Tested against Albania’s primary attacker in Hoxha. Started more centrally to begin with later drifted to the flank once Saka was introduced. 7/10

John Stones Advanced into midfield when in possession, a familiar role before. At times seemed hesitant in possession and the approach was shelved at half-time. 6/10

The tall defender Always dangerous from dead balls, typically, but may be a replacement for his teammate in defense rather than paired with him. A careless ball later in the match came close to the first goal from the visitors. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly Another composed display by the youngster after his debut against Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on the most of an exquisite touch over the opposing backline. His position is his to lose at this stage. 7

Adam Wharton A debut start in an England shirt. Slightly loose in possession though his dangerous deliveries were a threat. A handy pace-controller available to the manager to have versus sides that sit back. Cautioned for a rash foul. Six

Declan Rice Crosses from corners and set-plays were dangerous. Was given freedom to move down the left flank only to be offside when the ball arrived in front of goal. Granted a well-earned rest on the hour mark. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Operated in a high spot on the right and did plenty of the hard yards. Displayed glimpses of brilliance but scuffed an effort over. Replaced towards the end for a teammate, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. 7

The winger Was presented with England’s top opening before halftime, his shot smartly stopped by Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah holding position, he had to stretch the play down the right side yet his deliveries from wide areas were inconsistent. Taken off with 15 to go. 6/10

The captain The match-winner netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes in an England shirt. His first a typical close-range tap-in and his next a superb headed goal having drifted away off his defender. At 32, he continues to improve and England stand a real opportunity in future competitions with him leading the line. 8

The attacker Struggled to influence play on the left flank. Had a good opening following a pass from a teammate yet Strakosha made the save. His replacement had a greater an impact in his place. 5

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (for a teammate 63) Appeared sharp and combined seamlessly with Kane in more familiar role, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze 63) Spurned chances but his corner provided the breakthrough, Six
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Active upon introduction and set up the captain's brace with superb cross into the area, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Looks established at this level, Six
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Not enough time to influence the game, 6/10