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During a impressive performance, the English national team clinched one more victory versus Albania, featuring several players turning in standout performances during the match.

Starting XI

The goalkeeper Had little to do to perform during the opening 45 before called into action from an opponent's curled attempt. One well-timed sliding tackle on Qazim Laci showed excellent reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Tested by the opposition's biggest threat through Hoxha. Started more centrally early on but moved out wide after a teammate entered the fray. Seven

The defender Advanced into midfield on the ball, a familiar role before. Sometimes seemed hesitant when carrying play with the approach discontinued by the interval. 6

The tall defender A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, typically, but may be another option for Stones at the back instead of his partner. One wayward ball later in the match came close to an opener from the visitors. 6

The young full-back Another composed performance by the rising star after his initial appearance against Serbia. Saka was unable to take full advantage of a clever touch behind the Albania defence. His position is firmly his already. 7

The newcomer A debut start with the national team. Slightly loose on the ball however his dangerous set-pieces posed a danger. An effective tempo-setter available to the boss to have versus teams who drop deep. Cautioned after a reckless foul. Six

Declan Rice Deliveries from corners and free-kicks created chances. Had freedom to move on the left only to be offside when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Granted a well-earned substitution after an hour. 6/10

The star midfielder Functioned in a high role down the right and also did plenty of the hard yards. Showed flashes of quality and scuffed a shot wide. Replaced towards the end by a teammate, a fellow player, following a yellow card. 7

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's top opening in the opening period, his strike smartly stopped from the Albanian keeper. As a teammate staying deep, it fell to him to provide width down the right side but his crosses from the touchline were inconsistent. Replaced late in the match. Six

The captain The decisive figure scoring two more goals for his country. The opener a classic close-range tap-in and his next a superb headed goal having drifted away off his defender. At 32, his form is unwavering and England have every chance in future competitions with him leading the line. 8/10

The attacker Found it tough to get into the game on the left flank. Was presented with a presentable chance when set up by Bellingham but the keeper denied him. His replacement made much more of effect when substituted. 5/10

Bench Players

• Foden (for a teammate 63) Appeared sharp and linked up effectively with Kane in a preferred position, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities yet his delivery led to the opener, Six
• Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Active after coming on and provided Kane’s second via an excellent ball into the area, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Looks established already, 6
• Rogers (for the star 84) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6