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During a dominant showing, the English national team wrapped up one more victory versus Albania, featuring multiple players delivering notable performances throughout the game.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to make in the first half until called into action from an opponent's bent shot. His sliding tackle on an Albanian attacker highlighted his game intelligence. 6/10

The debutant Examined against the opposition's main danger through Hoxha. Played in a central role to begin with then shifted to the flank after Saka entered the fray. 7/10

The defender Advanced into midfield with the ball at his feet, as he has done in the past. Sometimes lacked urgency when carrying play with the approach abandoned by the interval. Six

The tall defender Always dangerous at set pieces, typically, but may be an alternative for Stones in the backline as opposed to his partner. One wayward ball in the second half came close to an opener from Albania. Six

Nico O’Reilly A further composed showing by the 20-year-old after his first cap against Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on full advantage of an exquisite flick behind the opposing backline. His position is his to lose already. Seven

Adam Wharton His first start with the national team. Somewhat sloppy in possession though his whipped corners were a threat. A useful tempo-setter available to the coach to call upon against teams who drop deep. Cautioned for a rash challenge. Six

The midfielder Crosses from corners and set-plays caused problems. Was given freedom to move down the left flank but was in an offside position when the ball arrived in front of goal. Granted a deserved break around the 60-minute point. Six

Jude Bellingham Functioned in an advanced position out wide and also contributed with dirty work. Showed glimpses of brilliance but scuffed an attempt over. Withdrawn in the closing stages by a teammate, his rival, after receiving a caution. Seven

The winger Was presented with England’s top opening before halftime, his strike excellently kept out from the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah staying deep, he was forced to stretch the play down the right side but his crosses from wide areas were inconsistent. Replaced with 15 to go. 6/10

Harry Kane The match-winner with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals at international level. The opener a typical poacher’s finish and his next an excellent finish with his head having drifted away away from the opposition. At 32, he’s only getting better with the national team are strong contenders next summer with him up top. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to influence play from the left. Had a presentable chance after being played in by the midfielder however Strakosha kept it out. His replacement produced a bigger effect in his place. Five

Bench Players

• Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp and combined seamlessly with the striker in a natural spot, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger 63) Missed opportunities yet his delivery created the first goal, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Energetic after coming on and provided the captain's brace with a brilliant delivery into the area, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Looks established at this level, 6/10
• Rogers (for the star 84) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6/10