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Throughout a impressive performance, the English national team clinched one more win versus Albania, featuring several squad members producing notable performances during the match.

First-choice Eleven

The goalkeeper Had little to do to perform in the first half until called into action from an opponent's curling effort. One well-timed sliding intervention against Qazim Laci showed excellent anticipation. 6/10

The debutant Tested against Albania’s biggest threat through Hoxha. Played through the middle early on but moved wider once Saka entered the fray. Seven

The defender Pushed forward when in possession, as he has done before. On occasion was too casual on the ball with the experiment discontinued by the interval. Six

Dan Burn A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, per usual, could serve as a replacement for his teammate at the back rather than alongside him. A careless ball later in the match came close to the first goal from Albania. Six

Nico O’Reilly One more composed performance from the youngster following his initial appearance against another side. Saka failed to make the opportunity from an exquisite backheel behind their defense. His position is firmly his at this stage. 7

Adam Wharton A debut start in an England shirt. A bit loose in possession however his dangerous set-pieces were a threat. A handy tempo-setter available to the coach to have versus teams who drop deep. Booked for a poorly timed foul. 6

The midfielder Set-pieces on corner kicks and free kicks caused problems. Enjoyed freedom to move in left midfield only to be offside when the ball arrived in front of goal. Awarded a well-earned substitution after an hour. Six

Jude Bellingham Played in a high position out wide and put in dirty work. Showed flashes of quality and dragged a shot over. Substituted towards the end by Rogers, his rival, after being booked. Seven

The winger Was presented with the team's best chance in the opening period, his shot smartly stopped from the Albanian keeper. With a teammate hanging back, he had to stretch the play out wide yet his deliveries from wide areas varied in quality. Taken off with 15 to go. 6/10

Harry Kane The match-winner with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes for his country. The first a typical close-range tap-in and his next an excellent headed goal following a clever run from his marker. Now 32, his form is unwavering and England have every chance in future competitions when he's in the team. 8

The attacker Had difficulty to get into the game from the left. Had a good opening when set up by Bellingham however the keeper made the save. His replacement made much more of effect in his place. 5/10

Replacements

• Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp connecting effectively with Kane in a preferred position, Six
• Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities although his set-piece provided the breakthrough, 6/10
• Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Active after coming on and set up Kane’s second with superb cross to the far post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Looks established at this level, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Not enough time to make an impact, 6