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During a impressive display, the English national team secured one more triumph against Albania, featuring several squad members delivering standout performances on the pitch.

First-choice Lineup

Dean Henderson Had little to do required before the break until called into action from an opponent's curling effort. One well-timed sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker demonstrated his reading of the game. 6/10

The debutant Tested against the opposition's main danger through Hoxha. Played more centrally to begin with but moved to the flank once a teammate came on. 7

The defender Advanced up the pitch when in possession, something he's known for previously. At times seemed hesitant when carrying play and the experiment abandoned after the break. 6/10

The tall defender A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, typically, could serve as a replacement to his teammate in defense instead of his partner. A careless ball in the second half almost led to the first goal for the visitors. 6

The young full-back One more assured display from the youngster after his first cap versus another side. Saka did not capitalize on the opportunity from a gorgeous backheel over the opposing backline. The left-back spot is his to lose at this stage. Seven

Adam Wharton A debut start for his country. A bit sloppy when playing out but his whipped deliveries posed a danger. A handy pace-controller available to the manager to have against defensive opponents. Cautioned for a rash tackle. 6/10

Declan Rice Crosses on corner kicks and set-plays created chances. Had license to roam in left midfield but was in an offside position as the pass came in shooting positions. Given a deserved break on the hour mark. Six

The star midfielder Operated in an advanced position down the right and put in defensive duties. Demonstrated flashes of quality and mishit an effort over. Substituted towards the end by a teammate, a fellow player, following a yellow card. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's clearest opportunity in the opening period, his effort smartly stopped by the Albanian keeper. With Quansah holding position, it fell to him to provide width out wide yet his deliveries from the touchline were inconsistent. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

Harry Kane The match-winner netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals for his country. His first a classic opportunist's goal and his next an excellent finish with his head having drifted away away from the opposition. Aged 32, he’s only getting better and the side have every chance next summer with him up top. 8

Eberechi Eze Struggled to make an impact on the left flank. Was presented with a decent opportunity after being played in from a teammate but the keeper made the save. His replacement made much more of an impact after coming on. 5/10

Replacements

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Looked lively connecting effectively with Kane in a preferred position, 6
• Saka (on for Eze 63) Spurned chances but his corner created the breakthrough, 6
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Active after coming on and provided Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery to the back post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Looks established so soon, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6/10