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In a impressive display, the English national team wrapped up one more triumph versus their opponents, with several players delivering memorable displays on the pitch.

Starting XI

The goalkeeper Not a save required in the first half before called into action from an opponent's bent shot. One well-timed sliding challenge on Qazim Laci highlighted his anticipation. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged against Albania’s primary attacker through Hoxha. Operated through the middle early on later drifted to the flank after Saka was introduced. 7

The defender Moved up the pitch with the ball at his feet, as he has done in the past. On occasion lacked urgency in possession and the tactic abandoned at half-time. 6/10

The tall defender Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, typically, could serve as another option for his teammate at the back instead of his partner. A careless ball after the break almost led to the first goal for Albania. 6

The young full-back One more confident display by the youngster after his first cap versus Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on the opportunity from a gorgeous touch behind the Albania defence. His position is firmly his at this stage. Seven

The newcomer His maiden beginning in an England shirt. A bit careless in possession however his dangerous deliveries caused problems. A useful tempo-setter for the manager to utilize versus defensive opponents. Booked after a reckless tackle. 6/10

The midfielder Set-pieces from corners and set-plays created chances. Had room to drift in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position as the pass came in front of goal. Granted a merited substitution on the hour mark. 6

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a forward role down the right while also put in dirty work. Showed moments of class but dragged a shot high. Withdrawn late on by a teammate, his competition, after being booked. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity of the first half, his shot smartly stopped by Thomas Strakosha. With a teammate staying deep, it fell to him to offer an outlet on the right although his balls from wide areas were hit and miss. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

Harry Kane The difference-maker scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes in an England shirt. The first a classic close-range tap-in and his next a classy finish with his head after peeling away away from the opposition. Aged 32, he continues to improve with the national team stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament with him up top. 8

Eberechi Eze Struggled to get into the game from the left. Had a decent opportunity when set up by the midfielder however Strakosha made the save. His replacement had a greater influence when substituted. 5/10

Substitutes

• Foden (for Rice 63) Looked lively and linked up effectively with the striker in a preferred position, Six
• Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert but his corner provided the opener, 6
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Lively after coming on assisting Kane’s second via an excellent ball to the back post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable so soon, 6/10
• Rogers (replacing the star 84) Not enough time to affect things, 6