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Throughout a dominant performance, the English national team clinched one more win versus Albania, featuring a number of squad members delivering standout displays throughout the game.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to make in the first half but then called into action by an opponent's bent shot. His sliding intervention on Qazim Laci demonstrated excellent reading of the game. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Challenged by the opposition's biggest threat through Hoxha. Operated through the middle initially then shifted to the flank once Saka came on. Seven

The defender Pushed forward when in possession, something he's known for before. Sometimes lacked urgency on the ball with the tactic discontinued after the break. Six

Dan Burn A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, per usual, perhaps is a replacement for his teammate in defense as opposed to alongside him. One wayward pass after the break came close to a goal for Albania. Six

Nico O’Reilly A further assured performance by the youngster following his debut versus Serbia. A teammate was unable to take the most of a clever touch behind their defense. The left-back spot looks secure so soon. Seven

The newcomer A debut start for his country. Slightly sloppy on the ball but his inswinging deliveries posed a danger. An effective game manager for the manager to utilize versus defensive opponents. Shown a yellow after a reckless foul. 6/10

Declan Rice Deliveries from dead balls and set-plays were dangerous. Had room to roam in left midfield only to be offside as the pass came in shooting positions. Given a well-earned substitution around the 60-minute point. Six

Jude Bellingham Operated in an advanced spot on the right and did plenty of defensive duties. Demonstrated flashes of quality and scuffed an attempt high. Replaced towards the end for a teammate, a fellow player, after being booked. 7

The winger Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity before halftime, his shot smartly stopped from Thomas Strakosha. As Quansah staying deep, he was forced to stretch the play out wide but his crosses from wide areas varied in quality. Replaced with 15 to go. 6

Harry Kane The match-winner netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals at international level. His first a trademark poacher’s finish while the second a classy header after peeling away from his marker. Now 32, he’s only getting better and England stand a real opportunity in future competitions with him leading the line. Eight

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to get into the game from the left. Had a good opening when set up from a teammate but the keeper denied him. Rashford produced a bigger influence after coming on. 5

Bench Players

• Foden (for a teammate 63) Looked lively connecting well with the striker in a preferred position, Six
• Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances although his set-piece provided the opener, 6
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker 75) Energetic after coming on and provided Kane’s second with superb cross into the area, Seven
• Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Appears comfortable at this level, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, 6/10