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Throughout a commanding display, England wrapped up one more triumph against Albania, featuring a number of players producing memorable displays during the match.

First-choice Eleven

The goalkeeper Not a save required before the break but then tested by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. His sliding challenge on an Albanian attacker showed excellent anticipation. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged against the opposition's primary attacker through Hoxha. Played more centrally to begin with but moved to the flank once Saka came on. Seven

The defender Moved forward when in possession, a familiar role in the past. On occasion was too casual on the ball with the tactic abandoned at half-time. Six

Dan Burn Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, typically, perhaps is an alternative for Stones in the backline rather than alongside him. A loose distribution in the second half nearly resulted in a goal for the visitors. Six

Nico O’Reilly One more confident showing by the rising star after his initial appearance against Serbia. Saka was unable to take the most of a clever backheel over the opposing backline. His position is firmly his so soon. 7/10

Adam Wharton His first start in an England shirt. Somewhat careless on the ball however his dangerous set-pieces were a threat. An effective game manager available to the boss to utilize versus teams who drop deep. Booked for a poorly timed tackle. 6

Declan Rice Crosses from corners and free kicks created chances. Enjoyed license to drift in left midfield but was offside as the pass came in shooting positions. Given a deserved substitution around the 60-minute point. 6

The star midfielder Played in an advanced position out wide and also did plenty of dirty work. Showed moments of class but dragged an effort high. Substituted late on by a teammate, a fellow player, following a yellow card. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s top opening before halftime, his shot smartly stopped from the Albanian keeper. As Quansah staying deep, it fell to him to offer an outlet on the right although his balls from the touchline were hit and miss. Replaced late in the match. 6/10

The captain The difference-maker with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals in an England shirt. The first a typical close-range tap-in and the second a classy finish with his head having drifted away from his marker. Aged 32, he’s only getting better with the national team stand a real opportunity next summer with him leading the line. 8/10

The attacker Struggled to influence play out wide. Had a good opening after being played in by Bellingham however Strakosha denied him. His replacement had a greater effect when substituted. 5/10

Replacements

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright and linked up effectively with the striker in more familiar role, 6/10
• Saka (on for Eze 63) Failed to convert although his set-piece created the opener, Six
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Active when brought on and provided Kane’s second via an excellent ball into the area, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton 75) Appears comfortable so soon, 6
• Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to make an impact, 6/10