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In a dominant showing, England clinched a further victory versus Albania, featuring multiple squad members turning in notable displays throughout the game.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Had little to do to make during the opening 45 but then called into action by an opponent's bent shot. A sliding intervention on Qazim Laci showed his reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Tested by Albania’s main danger through Hoxha. Operated through the middle to begin with but moved out wide once Saka entered the fray. Seven

The defender Pushed up the pitch with the ball at his feet, a familiar role before. Sometimes was too casual when carrying play with the approach discontinued by the interval. 6

The tall defender A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, per usual, but may be an alternative to his teammate in the backline as opposed to paired with him. A loose pass after the break nearly resulted in an opener from Albania. Six

The young full-back A further composed performance from the rising star after his initial appearance against Serbia. A teammate failed to make full advantage of an exquisite backheel behind their defense. The left-back spot looks secure at this stage. 7

The newcomer His first start with the national team. Somewhat loose in possession but his inswinging corners posed a danger. A useful tempo-setter for the coach to call upon against defensive opponents. Cautioned for a poorly timed tackle. 6/10

Declan Rice Set-pieces from corners and free kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed license to move on the left but was offside as the pass came in front of goal. Awarded a deserved substitution on the hour mark. 6

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a forward position down the right and did plenty of dirty work. Displayed moments of class and mishit a shot over. Substituted late on for Rogers, his rival, after being booked. 7/10

The winger Had the team's clearest opportunity of the first half, his effort excellently kept out from Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah hanging back, it fell to him to stretch the play out wide but his crosses from the touchline were hit and miss. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. 6

Harry Kane The decisive figure scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes for his country. The opener a trademark close-range tap-in and his next a superb finish with his head after peeling away from his marker. At 32, he continues to improve with the national team stand a real opportunity next summer when he's in the team. 8/10

The attacker Had difficulty to get into the game from the left. Had a presentable chance when set up by Bellingham but the keeper kept it out. His replacement made much more of influence in his place. 5

Bench Players

• Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Looked lively and linked up well with the striker in a natural spot, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger 63) Missed opportunities but his corner provided the opener, 6
• Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Lively after coming on assisting the captain's brace with a brilliant delivery to the back post, Seven
• Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled so soon, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, 6/10