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Throughout a dominant showing, England clinched another victory against their opponents, with several squad members delivering memorable displays during the match.

Starting XI

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested required before the break but then tested from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. One well-timed sliding intervention against Qazim Laci showed his reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Examined by Albania’s primary attacker in their forward. Started more centrally early on but moved out wide once Saka came on. Seven

The defender Pushed into midfield when in possession, something he's known for in the past. Sometimes was too casual in possession with the experiment discontinued after the break. 6

The tall defender A nuisance at set pieces, per usual, but may be another option to Stones at the back instead of his partner. A careless distribution after the break came close to an opener from the visitors. 6

Nico O’Reilly A further assured performance by the youngster after his first cap against another side. Saka failed to make full advantage of a gorgeous backheel over their defense. The role looks secure at this stage. 7

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning for his country. A bit loose in possession though his whipped corners caused problems. A useful tempo-setter available to the coach to have versus teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow after a reckless foul. Six

The midfielder Crosses on corner kicks and free-kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed license to move down the left flank but was offside as the pass came with a chance to score. Given a well-earned substitution on the hour mark. 6/10

The star midfielder Played in an advanced position down the right while also put in dirty work. Displayed flashes of quality and dragged a shot wide. Withdrawn late on for Rogers, his competition, following a yellow card. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s best chance before halftime, his shot well saved from Thomas Strakosha. With a teammate holding position, it fell to him to provide width on the right although his balls from wide areas were inconsistent. Substituted with 15 to go. 6

Harry Kane The difference-maker scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals in an England shirt. The first a classic close-range tap-in while the second a superb header following a clever run away from the opposition. At 32, his form is unwavering with the national team stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament with him up top. 8

The attacker Found it tough to make an impact on the left flank. Was presented with a good opening after being played in by Bellingham however the keeper denied him. His replacement made much more of influence when substituted. Five

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice 63) Was bright connecting seamlessly with Kane in a natural spot, Six
• Saka (for the winger 63) Spurned chances but his corner created the opener, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Active when brought on and set up Kane’s second with superb cross into the area, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled at this level, 6
• Morgan Rogers (for the star 84) Not enough time to affect things, 6/10