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Throughout a impressive performance, England secured another win versus their opponents, featuring several players delivering memorable performances during the match.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Not a save required during the opening 45 before forced to intervene from an opponent's curled attempt. A sliding intervention on Qazim Laci demonstrated sharp reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Tested by Albania’s main danger in their forward. Started more centrally initially later drifted out wide once Saka entered the fray. 7

The defender Moved up the pitch on the ball, something he's known for in the past. At times was too casual on the ball and the experiment abandoned at half-time. 6/10

The tall defender A constant threat from dead balls, typically, perhaps is a replacement to Stones at the back as opposed to paired with him. A careless ball later in the match came close to the first goal from the visitors. 6/10

The young full-back Another assured showing by the 20-year-old following his initial appearance versus Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on the opportunity from a gorgeous flick behind the opposing backline. The left-back spot looks secure at this stage. 7/10

Adam Wharton His first start in an England shirt. Slightly sloppy when playing out though his whipped set-pieces caused problems. A handy pace-controller for the manager to call upon versus defensive opponents. Cautioned for a poorly timed challenge. 6/10

The midfielder Crosses from dead balls and free kicks caused problems. Had license to roam in left midfield only to be offside upon receiving in shooting positions. Awarded a deserved substitution after an hour. 6

The star midfielder Played in a forward position out wide and put in defensive duties. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance but dragged a shot high. Withdrawn in the closing stages by Rogers, his rival, following a yellow card. 7

The winger Had England’s clearest opportunity in the opening period, his effort excellently kept out by Thomas Strakosha. As Quansah staying deep, he was forced to provide width down the right side but his crosses from wide areas varied in quality. Replaced with 15 to go. 6/10

The captain The decisive figure with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals in an England shirt. The opener a trademark poacher’s finish and his next a superb finish with his head after peeling away from his marker. Now 32, he continues to improve and England are strong contenders in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. 8

Eberechi Eze Struggled to get into the game from the left. Had a decent opportunity following a pass by Bellingham but Strakosha denied him. His replacement had a greater effect after coming on. Five

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright connecting well with Kane in a natural spot, 6
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities but his corner led to the first goal, Six
• Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Energetic upon introduction and provided Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery into the area, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled at this level, 6
• Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, 6