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During a dominant showing, the English national team wrapped up a further triumph versus Albania, featuring several players turning in standout performances during the match.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Had little to do required before the break before tested by an opponent's curling effort. A sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker demonstrated sharp reading of the game. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Challenged by Albania’s primary attacker through their forward. Operated through the middle to begin with later drifted to the flank after a teammate entered the fray. 7/10

The defender Moved up the pitch with the ball at his feet, something he's known for previously. On occasion lacked urgency in possession with the approach abandoned at half-time. Six

The tall defender A constant threat at set pieces, as always, but may be a replacement to Stones at the back instead of his partner. A careless ball after the break almost led to the first goal from Albania. 6/10

The young full-back One more composed display by the 20-year-old after his debut against Serbia. A teammate failed to make the opportunity from a clever flick over their defense. The left-back spot is his to lose already. 7/10

The newcomer A debut start with the national team. Slightly careless in possession but his dangerous set-pieces were a threat. An effective game manager for the boss to have against teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed challenge. Six

The midfielder Crosses from dead balls and free kicks caused problems. Had freedom to drift in left midfield only to be offside upon receiving in front of goal. Awarded a well-earned break around the 60-minute point. 6

The star midfielder Operated in a high role out wide and also did plenty of the hard yards. Demonstrated flashes of quality and dragged an attempt over. Substituted towards the end by Rogers, a fellow player, following a yellow card. 7/10

The winger Was presented with the team's top opening of the first half, his effort smartly stopped from the Albanian keeper. As Quansah holding position, it fell to him to offer an outlet out wide although his balls into the box were inconsistent. Replaced with 15 to go. 6

The captain The difference-maker netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes at international level. The first a classic close-range tap-in and his next a classy headed goal after peeling away from his marker. Aged 32, he continues to improve with the national team are strong contenders next summer with him leading the line. Eight

The attacker Struggled to get into the game out wide. Was presented with a decent opportunity following a pass by Bellingham yet the keeper denied him. His replacement had a greater influence after coming on. 5/10

Bench Players

• Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively and linked up effectively with Kane in a natural spot, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze 63) Failed to convert yet his delivery created the first goal, 6/10
• Rashford (for the attacker 75) Lively when brought on and provided Kane’s second with superb cross to the back post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Looks established at this level, 6
• Rogers (for the star 84) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, Six