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Throughout a commanding performance, England secured a further victory versus Albania, featuring a number of squad members producing memorable performances throughout the game.

Starting XI

Dean Henderson Had little to do required in the first half before forced to intervene from an opponent's curling effort. A sliding challenge on Qazim Laci highlighted sharp game intelligence. 6/10

The debutant Challenged by the opposition's primary attacker through Hoxha. Operated more centrally early on but moved wider once a teammate entered the fray. 7/10

The defender Pushed into midfield when in possession, something he's known for in the past. On occasion was too casual when carrying play with the experiment was shelved at half-time. Six

Dan Burn Always dangerous at set pieces, as always, but may be a replacement to Stones at the back rather than paired with him. A loose pass in the second half nearly resulted in the first goal for the visitors. Six

Nico O’Reilly Another confident display from the youngster after his initial appearance against Serbia. A teammate failed to make the opportunity from a clever flick behind the Albania defence. The left-back spot is firmly his so soon. 7/10

The newcomer His first start in an England shirt. A bit careless on the ball however his dangerous corners were a threat. A useful tempo-setter available to the coach to have against sides that sit back. Booked for a poorly timed tackle. 6

The midfielder Set-pieces on corner kicks and set-plays created chances. Was given freedom to move on the left only to be offside when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Granted a merited rest on the hour mark. 6/10

The star midfielder Functioned in a forward spot out wide and also contributed with defensive duties. Demonstrated flashes of quality and mishit an attempt wide. Substituted in the closing stages for Rogers, his rival, after receiving a caution. 7

The winger Was presented with the team's best chance of the first half, his shot smartly stopped from Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate holding position, he had to offer an outlet out wide although his balls into the box were inconsistent. Taken off late in the match. 6/10

Harry Kane The decisive figure with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes at international level. The first a trademark poacher’s finish and his next a superb finish with his head following a clever run away from the opposition. Aged 32, he’s only getting better with the national team are strong contenders next summer when he's in the team. 8/10

The attacker Had difficulty to influence play on the left flank. Was presented with a presentable chance after being played in by Bellingham however Strakosha made the save. Rashford produced a bigger an impact after coming on. 5/10

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Was bright and linked up seamlessly with Kane in a natural spot, 6
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities but his corner led to the first goal, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker 75) Lively after coming on and set up the second goal with a brilliant delivery to the far post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton 75) Seems settled so soon, Six
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Not enough time to affect things, 6