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In a impressive performance, the English national team wrapped up one more victory versus their opponents, featuring several players producing notable displays during the match.

Starting Eleven

Dean Henderson Not a save to make before the break until called into action by an opponent's curling effort. His sliding tackle against Qazim Laci highlighted sharp anticipation. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged by Albania’s biggest threat through their forward. Played in a central role to begin with then shifted out wide after a teammate was introduced. 7/10

The defender Advanced up the pitch with the ball at his feet, something he's known for in the past. On occasion was too casual when carrying play with the tactic abandoned at half-time. 6

The tall defender Always dangerous at set pieces, per usual, could serve as another option to his teammate in the backline instead of paired with him. One wayward distribution after the break almost led to the first goal from Albania. 6

Nico O’Reilly Another confident display from the youngster after his first cap versus Serbia. A teammate was unable to take the most of an exquisite flick behind their defense. The role is his to lose so soon. 7/10

Adam Wharton His first start for his country. Slightly careless on the ball though his whipped deliveries posed a danger. A handy game manager available to the manager to call upon versus sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a rash challenge. 6

Declan Rice Set-pieces from dead balls and set-plays were dangerous. Was given freedom to drift down the left flank but was in an offside position when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Granted a deserved break after an hour. Six

Jude Bellingham Played in an advanced role on the right and did plenty of defensive duties. Displayed moments of class and mishit an effort over. Replaced in the closing stages for Rogers, his competition, after being booked. 7

The winger Had the team's best chance of the first half, his strike well saved from the Albanian keeper. As Quansah hanging back, he had to offer an outlet out wide although his balls into the box were inconsistent. Taken off with 15 to go. Six

Harry Kane The difference-maker with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes for his country. The opener a typical opportunist's goal while the second a classy headed goal having drifted away off his defender. Now 32, he’s only getting better with the national team have every chance in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Struggled to influence play out wide. Was presented with a good opening after being played in from a teammate however Strakosha denied him. Rashford produced a bigger an impact when substituted. Five

Bench Players

• Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp connecting seamlessly with the striker in a natural spot, 6
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger 63) Missed opportunities although his set-piece led to the breakthrough, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Active when brought on and provided the second goal via an excellent ball to the far post, Seven
• Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled so soon, 6/10
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6