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Throughout a impressive display, the English national team wrapped up another victory versus their opponents, with several squad members delivering standout performances on the pitch.

Starting XI

The goalkeeper Had little to do to perform during the opening 45 until forced to intervene from an opponent's bent shot. One well-timed sliding intervention against Qazim Laci showed his reading of the game. 6/10

The debutant Examined by Albania’s primary attacker through Hoxha. Played through the middle early on but moved out wide after a teammate was introduced. 7/10

The defender Moved forward on the ball, a familiar role in the past. Sometimes lacked urgency on the ball and the experiment was shelved after the break. 6/10

The tall defender A constant threat at set pieces, per usual, perhaps is another option to his teammate at the back as opposed to paired with him. One wayward pass in the second half almost led to a goal for Albania. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly One more assured showing from the youngster following his debut versus Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on full advantage of a clever flick over the opposing backline. His position looks secure already. 7

Adam Wharton A debut start in an England shirt. A bit loose in possession however his whipped corners were a threat. A handy tempo-setter for the coach to utilize versus teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow after a reckless tackle. 6/10

The midfielder Crosses from dead balls and set-plays were dangerous. Was given room to roam in left midfield only to be offside when the ball arrived in front of goal. Given a merited break around the 60-minute point. Six

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a high position on the right and also did plenty of dirty work. Displayed moments of class and dragged a shot high. Replaced towards the end by a teammate, his rival, after being booked. 7

The winger Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity before halftime, his shot well saved from the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate holding position, it fell to him to offer an outlet out wide although his balls into the box varied in quality. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. 6

Harry Kane The decisive figure with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes in an England shirt. The first a trademark close-range tap-in and the second an excellent finish with his head after peeling away away from the opposition. Now 32, he’s only getting better and England have every chance in future competitions with him leading the line. Eight

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to influence play on the left flank. Was presented with a decent opportunity after being played in by the midfielder however Strakosha made the save. His replacement made much more of effect in his place. Five

Substitutes

• Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively and combined well with the striker in a natural spot, 6
• Saka (on for Eze 63) Missed opportunities yet his delivery led to the first goal, 6/10
• Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Lively upon introduction and provided Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery into the area, 7/10
• Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Looks established so soon, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to make an impact, 6/10