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Throughout a impressive display, England wrapped up a further victory against their opponents, featuring several squad members turning in memorable displays throughout the game.

Starting XI

The goalkeeper Not a save required in the first half before tested from an opponent's curling effort. His sliding tackle against an Albanian attacker highlighted his reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged against the opposition's biggest threat through Hoxha. Played in a central role early on then shifted to the flank after a teammate came on. Seven

The defender Advanced forward when in possession, something he's known for before. At times seemed hesitant in possession with the experiment discontinued after the break. Six

The tall defender A constant threat from dead balls, per usual, perhaps is an alternative to his teammate in defense as opposed to his partner. One wayward distribution after the break nearly resulted in the first goal for the visitors. Six

The young full-back A further composed showing by the rising star following his first cap versus Serbia. Saka was unable to take the most of a clever backheel over the Albania defence. The left-back spot looks secure already. 7/10

Adam Wharton His first start in an England shirt. A bit careless in possession though his dangerous deliveries posed a danger. A useful pace-controller available to the boss to call upon versus sides that sit back. Cautioned after a reckless foul. Six

Declan Rice Deliveries from corners and free-kicks caused problems. Had freedom to roam on the left but was in an offside position when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Awarded a merited substitution on the hour mark. 6/10

The star midfielder Functioned in a forward role on the right and also did plenty of dirty work. Displayed glimpses of brilliance and dragged an attempt over. Replaced towards the end for a teammate, his rival, after receiving a caution. 7

The winger Had the team's top opening of the first half, his strike smartly stopped from the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah holding position, he had to offer an outlet on the right but his crosses from the touchline were inconsistent. Replaced with 15 to go. 6

Harry Kane The difference-maker scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes in an England shirt. The first a typical poacher’s finish and his next a classy header following a clever run off his defender. At 32, he continues to improve with the national team stand a real opportunity next summer with him leading the line. 8

The attacker Found it tough to influence play from the left. Was presented with a good opening following a pass from a teammate yet Strakosha denied him. His replacement had a greater an impact when substituted. 5/10

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (for Rice 63) Looked lively and combined seamlessly with Kane in more familiar role, Six
• Saka (for Eze 63) Failed to convert but his corner led to the breakthrough, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Active when brought on and provided the captain's brace with superb cross to the back post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable at this level, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, Six