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During a impressive performance, the English national team secured a further win against their opponents, with multiple squad members producing notable performances on the pitch.

First-choice Eleven

Dean Henderson Not a save to make during the opening 45 until forced to intervene from Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. A sliding challenge on Qazim Laci showed sharp game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Challenged by Albania’s primary attacker in Hoxha. Operated more centrally to begin with then shifted out wide after Saka came on. 7/10

The defender Advanced forward on the ball, a familiar role in the past. On occasion was too casual on the ball and the approach abandoned after the break. 6

The tall defender Always dangerous at set pieces, per usual, could serve as another option for his teammate in defense instead of alongside him. One wayward distribution after the break came close to the first goal for Albania. Six

Nico O’Reilly A further confident display from the youngster following his initial appearance versus Serbia. A teammate failed to make full advantage of an exquisite flick behind the opposing backline. The role is his to lose so soon. 7

The newcomer A debut start in an England shirt. Somewhat sloppy in possession though his dangerous corners were a threat. An effective game manager for the boss to have against sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed foul. Six

Declan Rice Crosses on corner kicks and set-plays caused problems. Was given license to drift on the left but was offside upon receiving with a chance to score. Awarded a merited break on the hour mark. Six

The star midfielder Played in a high role down the right and also did plenty of the hard yards. Displayed flashes of quality and dragged a shot wide. Withdrawn late on for a teammate, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity of the first half, his shot smartly stopped from Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate hanging back, he had to provide width down the right side yet his deliveries from wide areas were hit and miss. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. 6

Harry Kane The match-winner with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes at international level. The opener a classic opportunist's goal and his next an excellent headed goal after peeling away off his defender. At 32, his form is unwavering and England have every chance next summer when he's in the team. 8

The attacker Struggled to influence play on the left flank. Was presented with a good opening when set up by Bellingham but Strakosha made the save. His replacement had a greater influence when substituted. 5

Substitutes

• Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright and combined effectively with the striker in a preferred position, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities but his corner led to the opener, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen 75) Lively upon introduction and provided Kane’s second with superb cross into the area, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton 75) Seems settled so soon, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Insufficient minutes to affect things, 6/10