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In a commanding display, the English national team clinched a further victory versus Albania, featuring a number of players turning in memorable displays during the match.

Starting Eleven

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested to perform during the opening 45 but then called into action by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. A sliding tackle on an Albanian attacker demonstrated sharp game intelligence. Six out of ten

The debutant Challenged by Albania’s main danger in their forward. Operated in a central role to begin with later drifted to the flank after a teammate was introduced. 7

John Stones Pushed into midfield on the ball, something he's known for before. Sometimes lacked urgency on the ball and the experiment abandoned at half-time. 6

The tall defender A constant threat at set pieces, typically, perhaps is another option to Stones in the backline as opposed to his partner. One wayward pass later in the match nearly resulted in an opener for Albania. 6/10

The young full-back Another composed performance by the youngster after his debut against Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on full advantage of an exquisite touch over the opposing backline. The left-back spot is firmly his already. Seven

The newcomer His maiden beginning in an England shirt. Somewhat careless in possession though his whipped deliveries were a threat. A useful tempo-setter available to the coach to have versus defensive opponents. Cautioned after a reckless tackle. 6

Declan Rice Crosses on corner kicks and set-plays created chances. Had license to drift on the left yet found himself offside upon receiving in front of goal. Granted a merited break after an hour. 6

Jude Bellingham Functioned in an advanced position out wide while also put in defensive duties. Displayed moments of class and scuffed an effort wide. Withdrawn towards the end by Rogers, a fellow player, after being booked. Seven

The winger Was presented with the team's top opening of the first half, his shot smartly stopped from the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate hanging back, it fell to him to provide width down the right side but his crosses from wide areas varied in quality. Substituted with 15 to go. 6

Harry Kane The difference-maker scoring two more strikes at international level. His first a classic opportunist's goal and the second a superb headed goal after peeling away from his marker. Aged 32, his form is unwavering with the national team have every chance next summer when he's in the team. 8

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to get into the game from the left. Had a presentable chance after being played in from a teammate however the keeper denied him. His replacement produced a bigger an impact when substituted. Five

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice 63) Was bright and combined well with the striker in more familiar role, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Failed to convert yet his delivery led to the breakthrough, Six
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker 75) Energetic upon introduction and set up the second goal with a brilliant delivery to the far post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton 75) Seems settled already, 6
• Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to make an impact, Six