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In a dominant display, England wrapped up another victory against Albania, featuring several players delivering notable displays during the match.

First-choice Eleven

The goalkeeper Not a save to perform before the break before called into action by an opponent's bent shot. A sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker showed his reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged against the opposition's biggest threat in Hoxha. Played in a central role early on later drifted to the flank after Saka came on. 7/10

The defender Pushed into midfield on the ball, a familiar role before. At times lacked urgency on the ball with the experiment discontinued after the break. 6/10

Dan Burn A constant threat from dead balls, per usual, could serve as another option for Stones at the back rather than paired with him. A careless ball later in the match came close to the first goal for Albania. 6/10

The young full-back A further composed display by the youngster after his first cap versus Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on the most of a gorgeous touch over the Albania defence. The role is his to lose already. 7

The newcomer A debut start for his country. A bit sloppy when playing out however his inswinging corners posed a danger. A handy pace-controller for the coach to call upon against sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a rash foul. 6/10

Declan Rice Set-pieces from dead balls and set-plays were dangerous. Enjoyed room to drift on the left yet found himself offside when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Granted a merited break after an hour. Six

Jude Bellingham Functioned in an advanced position down the right and did plenty of the hard yards. Showed glimpses of brilliance and mishit an attempt wide. Withdrawn late on by a teammate, a fellow player, following a yellow card. 7

The winger Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity before halftime, his shot smartly stopped by the Albanian keeper. As a teammate hanging back, it fell to him to offer an outlet on the right but his crosses from the touchline were hit and miss. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. Six

Harry Kane The match-winner with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals in an England shirt. The opener a trademark opportunist's goal while the second a superb header having drifted away from his marker. At 32, he’s only getting better and England are strong contenders in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Struggled to make an impact out wide. Had a good opening following a pass from a teammate however Strakosha kept it out. Rashford produced a bigger influence when substituted. 5

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (for a teammate 63) Looked lively and combined effectively with Kane in a preferred position, Six
• Saka (on for the winger 63) Spurned chances but his corner led to the breakthrough, Six
• Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Lively when brought on assisting the second goal via an excellent ball to the far post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Looks established so soon, Six
• Morgan Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6