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In a impressive performance, the English national team wrapped up another win against Albania, with multiple players delivering standout displays throughout the game.

First-choice Eleven

The goalkeeper Not a save required in the first half until forced to intervene by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. A sliding tackle on an Albanian attacker demonstrated his reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Challenged against the opposition's biggest threat through Hoxha. Started through the middle to begin with later drifted to the flank once a teammate entered the fray. 7

The defender Pushed up the pitch when in possession, something he's known for previously. At times was too casual in possession with the tactic abandoned after the break. Six

Dan Burn A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, per usual, perhaps is a replacement to his teammate at the back instead of alongside him. A loose pass later in the match almost led to the first goal for Albania. 6

Nico O’Reilly One more composed showing by the rising star after his initial appearance versus Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on the opportunity from a clever backheel over the Albania defence. The left-back spot is his to lose at this stage. 7/10

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning in an England shirt. Slightly sloppy in possession though his whipped set-pieces posed a danger. A handy game manager for the coach to utilize versus teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow after a reckless tackle. 6/10

The midfielder Deliveries from dead balls and free-kicks caused problems. Was given freedom to drift down the left flank only to be in an offside position upon receiving in shooting positions. Given a merited rest after an hour. Six

The star midfielder Played in an advanced role out wide and put in the hard yards. Demonstrated moments of class and dragged an effort over. Substituted towards the end by Rogers, his competition, after receiving a caution. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s best chance of the first half, his effort well saved by the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah holding position, he had to stretch the play out wide but his crosses from wide areas were inconsistent. Taken off with 15 to go. 6/10

The captain The difference-maker with his 77th and 78th goals in an England shirt. The first a typical close-range tap-in and his next an excellent finish with his head having drifted away from his marker. At 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 decent opportunity following a pass by Bellingham however the keeper kept it out. Rashford produced a bigger an impact when substituted. 5/10

Bench Players

• Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Looked lively and linked up effectively with Kane in more familiar role, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze 63) Failed to convert although his set-piece led to the first goal, Six
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Active when brought on assisting Kane’s second with superb cross to the far post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled so soon, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star 84) Not enough time to influence the game, Six