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In a impressive display, the English national team secured another triumph versus Albania, featuring multiple players producing memorable displays throughout the game.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to make before the break before forced to intervene by an opponent's curling effort. His sliding intervention against Qazim Laci highlighted excellent reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Tested by Albania’s biggest threat in their forward. Operated in a central role to begin with then shifted out wide once a teammate came on. 7/10

John Stones Pushed forward on the ball, a familiar role before. Sometimes seemed hesitant in possession with the tactic abandoned after the break. 6

Dan Burn A constant threat from dead balls, as always, but may be another option for Stones at the back instead of his partner. A careless distribution in the second half nearly resulted in an opener from Albania. 6/10

The young full-back A further assured display from the rising star following his initial appearance versus another side. A teammate was unable to take full advantage of an exquisite backheel over their defense. The role is firmly his already. Seven

Adam Wharton A debut start in an England shirt. Slightly sloppy on the ball but his whipped deliveries caused problems. An effective tempo-setter for the manager to utilize against sides that sit back. Cautioned for a poorly timed challenge. Six

The midfielder Crosses from dead balls and set-plays created chances. Was given room to roam down the left flank only to be in an offside position when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Given a deserved rest on the hour mark. 6

The star midfielder Operated in a high position out wide while also contributed with the hard yards. Showed flashes of quality but dragged an effort wide. Substituted in the closing stages for a teammate, his competition, following a yellow card. 7

The winger Was presented with the team's top opening in the opening period, his strike well saved from Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah hanging back, it fell to him to provide width on the right but his crosses from the touchline were hit and miss. Replaced late in the match. Six

The captain The decisive figure scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes in an England shirt. His first a trademark close-range tap-in and the second an excellent header following a clever run away from the opposition. At 32, he continues to improve with the national team stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament with him up top. Eight

The attacker Found it tough to influence play out wide. Had a decent opportunity when set up by the midfielder but the keeper kept it out. His replacement produced a bigger influence after coming on. 5

Bench Players

• Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Was bright and linked up effectively with Kane in a natural spot, Six
• Saka (on for the winger 63) Spurned chances although his set-piece led to the opener, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Energetic after coming on and provided Kane’s second with superb cross to the far post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Looks established already, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Not enough time to make an impact, Six