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Throughout a commanding performance, the English national team clinched another triumph against their opponents, with a number of squad members producing standout displays throughout the game.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to make before the break until called into action from Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. One well-timed sliding intervention against Qazim Laci highlighted sharp anticipation. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined by Albania’s primary attacker in Hoxha. Operated more centrally to begin with but moved out wide after a teammate was introduced. 7/10

The defender Pushed into midfield with the ball at his feet, a familiar role in the past. Sometimes seemed hesitant in possession and the tactic was shelved by the interval. Six

Dan Burn A nuisance at set pieces, per usual, but may be a replacement to his teammate in defense as opposed to paired with him. A loose ball after the break came close to a goal for Albania. Six

Nico O’Reilly A further composed showing by the youngster after his initial appearance against another side. A teammate was unable to take the most of a clever backheel behind their defense. The left-back spot is his to lose already. Seven

Adam Wharton His first start with the national team. Somewhat sloppy when playing out however his dangerous deliveries caused problems. A useful pace-controller available to the boss to call upon versus teams who drop deep. Booked after a reckless tackle. 6

The midfielder Crosses from corners and set-plays created chances. Had freedom to drift down the left flank yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived in front of goal. Awarded a merited substitution around the 60-minute point. 6/10

The star midfielder Functioned in a high spot down the right while also put in the hard yards. Demonstrated flashes of quality and mishit an effort over. Replaced in the closing stages by a teammate, a fellow player, following a yellow card. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s best chance before halftime, his shot smartly stopped by the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate holding position, he was forced to offer an outlet down the right side although his balls from wide areas were hit and miss. Taken off with 15 to go. Six

Harry Kane The decisive figure netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals for his country. The first a typical opportunist's goal and the second a classy header after peeling away away from the opposition. Aged 32, he’s only getting better and the side are strong contenders in future competitions with him up top. Eight

The attacker Found it tough to influence play from the left. Had a decent opportunity when set up by Bellingham but Strakosha made the save. His replacement had a greater an impact in his place. 5/10

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Was bright and combined effectively with the striker in a natural spot, 6
• Saka (on for the winger 63) Failed to convert although his set-piece provided the first goal, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Lively after coming on and provided the captain's brace with superb cross to the back post, Seven
• Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable at this level, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star 84) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6/10