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In a impressive display, the English national team secured a further victory versus their opponents, with several squad members delivering memorable displays on the pitch.

Starting Eleven

Dean Henderson Not a save required in the first half before called into action from an opponent's bent shot. One well-timed sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker highlighted sharp anticipation. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Tested against Albania’s main danger in their forward. Played through the middle to begin with but moved to the flank once a teammate came on. 7/10

The defender Pushed up the pitch when in possession, as he has done before. On occasion lacked urgency in possession and the tactic was shelved after the break. 6

Dan Burn Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, typically, but may be a replacement for his teammate in the backline instead of his partner. One wayward ball after the break nearly resulted in a goal from the visitors. Six

The young full-back Another assured performance from the youngster following his debut against another side. A teammate did not capitalize on the most of a clever touch over the opposing backline. His position is firmly his already. 7

Adam Wharton A debut start in an England shirt. Slightly careless when playing out however his dangerous deliveries posed a danger. A useful pace-controller available to the coach to call upon versus defensive opponents. Shown a yellow after a reckless foul. 6

The midfielder Set-pieces on corner kicks and set-plays created chances. Enjoyed freedom to move on the left only to be in an offside position when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Awarded a deserved substitution after an hour. Six

The star midfielder Played in a high role on the right and put in the hard yards. Showed glimpses of brilliance and scuffed a shot high. Replaced in the closing stages for a teammate, a fellow player, following a yellow card. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s top opening of the first half, his strike well saved by the opposing goalkeeper. With Quansah hanging back, he was forced to provide width out wide although his balls from wide areas varied in quality. Replaced with 15 to go. Six

The captain The match-winner scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes for his country. His first a classic close-range tap-in while the second an excellent headed goal having drifted away away from the opposition. At 32, he’s only getting better and the side stand a real opportunity next summer with him up top. 8

The attacker Had difficulty to influence play on the left flank. Was presented with a decent opportunity after being played in by the midfielder yet Strakosha kept it out. His replacement made much more of an impact when substituted. Five

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (for Rice 63) Appeared sharp and combined well with Kane in more familiar role, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger 63) Failed to convert although his set-piece created the opener, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Active when brought on assisting the second goal with superb cross to the back post, Seven
• Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Looks established so soon, 6/10
• Rogers (for the star 84) Insufficient minutes to make an impact, 6