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During a commanding showing, the English national team secured another win against Albania, featuring multiple players delivering notable performances on the pitch.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Had little to do to perform before the break but then forced to intervene from an opponent's curled attempt. One well-timed sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker demonstrated sharp game intelligence. Six out of ten

The debutant Examined by the opposition's main danger through their forward. Played through the middle to begin with later drifted to the flank after a teammate was introduced. 7

John Stones Moved up the pitch on the ball, as he has done previously. Sometimes was too casual when carrying play with the experiment discontinued at half-time. Six

Dan Burn A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, per usual, but may be an alternative for Stones in the backline as opposed to his partner. A loose pass in the second half almost led to a goal from Albania. 6

Nico O’Reilly One more assured display by the 20-year-old after his initial appearance against Serbia. A teammate failed to make the opportunity from a gorgeous flick behind the Albania defence. His position looks secure at this stage. 7

Adam Wharton A debut start in an England shirt. A bit sloppy in possession however his inswinging corners caused problems. A useful tempo-setter for the manager to call upon versus defensive opponents. Booked for a rash challenge. Six

The midfielder Crosses from corners and set-plays were dangerous. Had license to drift in left midfield yet found himself offside as the pass came in shooting positions. Granted a merited rest after an hour. 6/10

The star midfielder Operated in a high spot down the right and also put in dirty work. Displayed flashes of quality and dragged an effort wide. Replaced towards the end for Rogers, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. 7

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s clearest opportunity in the opening period, his shot well saved by the opposing goalkeeper. With Quansah holding position, it fell to him to provide width out wide yet his deliveries from the touchline were hit and miss. Substituted late in the match. 6/10

The captain The difference-maker with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes for his country. The first a typical close-range tap-in and the second a superb finish with his head following a clever run away from the opposition. Aged 32, he’s only getting better and the side stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. 8

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to influence play out wide. Was presented with a decent opportunity after being played in from a teammate but Strakosha denied him. Rashford made much more of an impact when substituted. Five

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively and linked up seamlessly with Kane in more familiar role, Six
• Saka (for Eze 63) Failed to convert but his corner provided the opener, 6/10
• Rashford (for the attacker 75) Lively upon introduction and set up the second goal with superb cross to the back post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Looks established at this level, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to influence the game, Six