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In a impressive display, England clinched one more victory against their opponents, featuring multiple squad members delivering memorable performances on the pitch.

First-choice Lineup

Dean Henderson Had little to do to make during the opening 45 before tested from Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. One well-timed sliding tackle on an Albanian attacker highlighted sharp anticipation. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined against Albania’s biggest threat through Hoxha. Started through the middle to begin with but moved to the flank once a teammate was introduced. 7/10

John Stones Pushed into midfield when in possession, as he has done in the past. Sometimes was too casual on the ball with the experiment discontinued at half-time. Six

Dan Burn A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, typically, but may be another option to Stones at the back instead of paired with him. A careless ball in the second half nearly resulted in an opener from the visitors. 6/10

The young full-back One more confident display from the rising star following his debut against Serbia. Saka failed to make the most of a gorgeous flick behind their defense. The role is firmly his at this stage. Seven

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning for his country. Slightly careless on the ball though his whipped deliveries were a threat. A useful tempo-setter available to the boss to have against sides that sit back. Cautioned for a rash tackle. 6

The midfielder Set-pieces from dead balls and free kicks were dangerous. Was given license to drift on the left yet found himself in an offside position as the pass came in front of goal. Given a well-earned rest around the 60-minute point. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Played in a forward role on the right while also contributed with the hard yards. Showed glimpses of brilliance and dragged a shot high. Replaced late on by a teammate, his competition, after being booked. 7

The winger Was presented with England’s top opening of the first half, his shot smartly stopped by the opposing goalkeeper. With Quansah hanging back, it fell to him to stretch the play on the right but his crosses into the box varied in quality. Replaced late in the match. 6

Harry Kane The match-winner netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals at international level. The opener a typical opportunist's goal and the second an excellent headed goal following a clever run away from the opposition. Now 32, his form is unwavering and the side have every chance next summer with him leading the line. 8

The attacker Struggled to get into the game from the left. Was presented with a presentable chance after being played in from a teammate but Strakosha denied him. His replacement made much more of influence when substituted. 5/10

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (for Rice 63) Was bright connecting seamlessly with Kane in more familiar role, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger 63) Spurned chances but his corner provided the opener, Six
• Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Active when brought on assisting Kane’s second via an excellent ball to the far post, 7
• Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled at this level, Six
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Insufficient minutes to make an impact, 6