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In a impressive showing, the English national team wrapped up another triumph versus their opponents, featuring a number of players delivering memorable displays throughout the game.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to make during the opening 45 before tested from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. One well-timed sliding challenge on an Albanian attacker highlighted sharp anticipation. 6/10

The debutant Challenged against the opposition's primary attacker through Hoxha. Played more centrally to begin with later drifted to the flank after Saka entered the fray. 7

John Stones Advanced forward when in possession, something he's known for in the past. At times was too casual in possession with the experiment discontinued at half-time. 6/10

Dan Burn A constant threat at set pieces, as always, could serve as an alternative to his teammate in defense rather than his partner. One wayward ball later in the match almost led to a goal from the visitors. 6

The young full-back One more composed showing by the 20-year-old after his initial appearance versus Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on the opportunity from a clever touch over the Albania defence. His position is his to lose so soon. Seven

Adam Wharton His first start with the national team. Somewhat careless in possession but his dangerous set-pieces were a threat. An effective tempo-setter available to the coach to have versus teams who drop deep. Cautioned after a reckless challenge. 6

Declan Rice Deliveries from dead balls and free kicks created chances. Was given freedom to roam on the left only to be offside as the pass came with a chance to score. Given a deserved substitution on the hour mark. 6

Jude Bellingham Operated in a high spot on the right and contributed with the hard yards. Showed moments of class and scuffed an attempt over. Withdrawn in the closing stages for Rogers, a fellow player, following a yellow card. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's best chance of the first half, his shot well saved by the Albanian keeper. With a teammate staying deep, it fell to him to offer an outlet down the right side yet his deliveries from the touchline were hit and miss. Taken off late in the match. 6/10

Harry Kane The match-winner scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes at international level. His first a trademark opportunist's goal and his next a superb finish with his head having drifted away away from the opposition. Now 32, he continues to improve with the national team stand a real opportunity in future competitions with him leading the line. 8

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to influence play from the left. Was presented with a good opening following a pass from a teammate but Strakosha denied him. His replacement made much more of effect when substituted. 5

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for a teammate 63) Appeared sharp and linked up seamlessly with Kane in a preferred position, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities although his set-piece created the opener, 6
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Active upon introduction and set up Kane’s second via an excellent ball into the area, 7/10
• Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Looks established at this level, 6/10
• Rogers (replacing the star 84) Too brief a spell to influence the game, Six