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During a impressive performance, the English national team secured a further victory against Albania, featuring a number of players producing memorable performances throughout the game.

First-choice Lineup

Dean Henderson Had little to do to make during the opening 45 before tested from Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. His sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker demonstrated excellent game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined by Albania’s main danger in Hoxha. Played in a central role early on later drifted to the flank after Saka was introduced. 7/10

The defender Advanced up the pitch when in possession, as he has done previously. Sometimes was too casual when carrying play with the approach abandoned at half-time. 6

Dan Burn A constant threat from dead balls, per usual, could serve as a replacement to Stones in defense instead of paired with him. A careless pass later in the match nearly resulted in a goal for Albania. 6/10

The young full-back Another confident display from the rising star following his initial appearance against Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on full advantage of an exquisite backheel over the opposing backline. His position is firmly his so soon. 7/10

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning in an England shirt. A bit loose in possession however his whipped set-pieces were a threat. A handy tempo-setter available to the boss to have versus sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a rash challenge. Six

Declan Rice Deliveries from dead balls and set-plays caused problems. Was given room to roam in left midfield but was in an offside position when the ball arrived in front of goal. Granted a merited break after an hour. Six

The star midfielder Functioned in a forward role down the right and also did plenty of dirty work. Showed glimpses of brilliance but dragged an effort over. Withdrawn towards the end for Rogers, his rival, after receiving a caution. 7

The winger Had the team's top opening before halftime, his effort excellently kept out by Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate staying deep, he had to stretch the play on the right although his balls from wide areas were inconsistent. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

Harry Kane The match-winner with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes in an England shirt. His first a typical opportunist's goal while the second a classy headed goal after peeling away off his defender. Aged 32, his form is unwavering and the side are strong contenders in the upcoming tournament with him up top. 8

The attacker Found it tough to get into the game from the left. Was presented with a good opening after being played in by the midfielder however the keeper denied him. His replacement had a greater effect in his place. 5/10

Bench Players

• Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Was bright connecting effectively with the striker in a natural spot, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert although his set-piece led to the first goal, 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen 75) Energetic when brought on assisting the second goal via an excellent ball to the back post, 7
• Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Looks established at this level, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6/10