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During a impressive performance, the English national team secured another victory against their opponents, with several squad members producing notable displays throughout the game.

First-choice Eleven

The goalkeeper Not a save required before the break before forced to intervene by an opponent's curling effort. A sliding challenge against an Albanian attacker demonstrated excellent reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Challenged by the opposition's biggest threat through their forward. Played through the middle early on but moved wider after Saka came on. Seven

John Stones Pushed up the pitch with the ball at his feet, something he's known for in the past. Sometimes lacked urgency in possession and the tactic was shelved after the break. 6/10

Dan Burn Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, as always, perhaps is a replacement for his teammate in defense rather than his partner. A careless distribution later in the match nearly resulted in an opener for the visitors. Six

Nico O’Reilly Another composed showing by the rising star following his debut against Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on full advantage of a gorgeous backheel over their defense. His position is firmly his already. 7/10

The newcomer His maiden beginning with the national team. Somewhat sloppy in possession but his inswinging set-pieces posed a danger. A handy tempo-setter available to the manager to have versus sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed foul. 6

The midfielder Set-pieces from dead balls and free-kicks caused problems. Had license to drift in left midfield only to be offside upon receiving in shooting positions. Granted a well-earned substitution around the 60-minute point. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a high role down the right and did plenty of defensive duties. Displayed moments of class but scuffed a shot over. Withdrawn late on by a teammate, a fellow player, after being booked. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s best chance before halftime, his strike well saved by the Albanian keeper. As a teammate holding position, he was forced to stretch the play out wide but his crosses from the touchline were hit and miss. Substituted with 15 to go. 6/10

The captain The match-winner with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals in an England shirt. The first a typical close-range tap-in while the second an excellent header after peeling away from his marker. Aged 32, his form is unwavering and the side have every chance in future competitions with him up top. Eight

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to make an impact on the left flank. Had a good opening after being played in by Bellingham however Strakosha made the save. Rashford made much more of an impact when substituted. 5/10

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (for Rice 63) Looked lively and linked up well with Kane in a natural spot, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze 63) Spurned chances yet his delivery provided the first goal, 6/10
• Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Lively after coming on assisting Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery to the back post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton 75) Appears comfortable at this level, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Not enough time to make an impact, 6