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Throughout a dominant performance, England wrapped up a further victory versus Albania, featuring several squad members delivering memorable performances during the match.

Starting Eleven

Dean Henderson Had little to do required during the opening 45 but then tested from an opponent's bent shot. A sliding challenge against Qazim Laci showed his reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Tested against the opposition's primary attacker in Hoxha. Started through the middle to begin with later drifted out wide once Saka came on. Seven

John Stones Pushed into midfield with the ball at his feet, as he has done in the past. On occasion lacked urgency in possession and the approach discontinued at half-time. 6/10

Dan Burn A nuisance at set pieces, typically, but may be an alternative to Stones in defense as opposed to paired with him. A careless distribution after the break came close to a goal from the visitors. 6

The young full-back One more composed showing by the rising star after his debut against Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on the most of a gorgeous flick behind the opposing backline. The left-back spot is firmly his so soon. 7/10

Adam Wharton A debut start for his country. Slightly careless when playing out however his whipped corners posed a danger. A useful pace-controller available to the manager to utilize against sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a rash challenge. Six

Declan Rice Crosses from dead balls and free-kicks caused problems. Had license to drift on the left yet found himself offside upon receiving in front of goal. Granted a merited rest around the 60-minute point. 6/10

The star midfielder Operated in an advanced role down the right and also contributed with defensive duties. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance and dragged an effort high. Withdrawn in the closing stages for a teammate, his competition, after being booked. 7

The winger Was presented with the team's top opening before halftime, his shot well saved from the Albanian keeper. With Quansah holding position, he was forced to stretch the play on the right but his crosses from wide areas varied in quality. Substituted with 15 to go. Six

Harry Kane The difference-maker with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals at international level. The opener a typical opportunist's goal and his next an excellent finish with his head following a clever run from his marker. Aged 32, his form is unwavering and the side stand a real opportunity next summer with him up top. 8/10

The attacker Struggled to influence play from the left. Had a presentable chance after being played in from a teammate but Strakosha kept it out. His replacement produced a bigger effect when substituted. Five

Replacements

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright and linked up well with Kane in a natural spot, 6/10
• Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert but his corner provided the first goal, 6
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker 75) Lively when brought on and provided Kane’s second with superb cross to the back post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Looks established at this level, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star 84) Too brief a spell to affect things, Six