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Throughout a impressive showing, the English national team clinched one more win versus Albania, featuring a number of squad members turning in notable displays throughout the game.

Starting XI

The goalkeeper Not a save to perform before the break but then forced to intervene by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. One well-timed sliding intervention against Qazim Laci demonstrated his game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined by the opposition's primary attacker through their forward. Played in a central role initially then shifted to the flank after a teammate entered the fray. Seven

The defender Pushed into midfield with the ball at his feet, as he has done in the past. At times seemed hesitant in possession with the tactic discontinued at half-time. Six

Dan Burn A nuisance at set pieces, typically, but may be another option to his teammate in the backline as opposed to his partner. A careless ball after the break came close to a goal for the visitors. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly A further confident display from the youngster after his first cap versus Serbia. A teammate was unable to take the opportunity from a clever touch behind the opposing backline. The left-back spot looks secure at this stage. 7/10

Adam Wharton His first start for his country. Slightly sloppy on the ball though his inswinging deliveries were a threat. A handy pace-controller for the coach to have versus teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow for a rash foul. 6

The midfielder Deliveries from dead balls and set-plays caused problems. Enjoyed room to roam down the left flank only to be offside as the pass came in shooting positions. Given a deserved substitution on the hour mark. Six

Jude Bellingham Played in an advanced position down the right and also put in defensive duties. Demonstrated moments of class but scuffed an effort over. Substituted towards the end for Rogers, a fellow player, following a yellow card. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s best chance of the first half, his strike well saved from the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah holding position, he was forced to offer an outlet on the right although his balls from wide areas were hit and miss. Taken off late in the match. Six

Harry Kane The match-winner scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals at international level. His first a typical opportunist's goal and his next a superb header having drifted away off his defender. Aged 32, he continues to improve and England are strong contenders next summer with him up top. Eight

The attacker Struggled to make an impact out wide. Was presented with a good opening following a pass by the midfielder however the keeper kept it out. Rashford produced a bigger effect in his place. Five

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice 63) Was bright connecting well with the striker in a natural spot, 6/10
• Saka (on for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances although his set-piece created the first goal, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Energetic after coming on and provided the captain's brace with superb cross to the far post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton 75) Looks established already, 6
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to influence the game, Six