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During a dominant showing, England secured a further victory versus their opponents, with multiple squad members turning in standout performances during the match.

Starting XI

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested to make in the first half before called into action by an opponent's bent shot. One well-timed sliding tackle against Qazim Laci demonstrated his game intelligence. Six out of ten

The debutant Challenged against the opposition's primary attacker through their forward. Started in a central role initially then shifted out wide once a teammate was introduced. Seven

The defender Advanced into midfield on the ball, a familiar role in the past. At times seemed hesitant when carrying play and the approach abandoned by the interval. Six

The tall defender A constant threat from dead balls, typically, could serve as a replacement for Stones in defense rather than alongside him. A careless ball later in the match almost led to an opener for Albania. 6

The young full-back Another assured showing by the rising star after his initial appearance against Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on the opportunity from a gorgeous touch over their defense. The role looks secure at this stage. 7

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning in an England shirt. Slightly sloppy on the ball but his dangerous deliveries posed a danger. A useful pace-controller available to the manager to call upon versus sides that sit back. Booked for a poorly timed foul. Six

The midfielder Deliveries on corner kicks and free-kicks caused problems. Was given license to drift in left midfield but was in an offside position when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Granted a merited substitution after an hour. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Played in a forward spot out wide and also contributed with dirty work. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance and dragged a shot over. Replaced late on by Rogers, his competition, following a yellow card. Seven

The winger Had the team's best chance before halftime, his effort excellently kept out by Thomas Strakosha. As Quansah hanging back, he had to offer an outlet out wide although his balls from the touchline varied in quality. Replaced late in the match. Six

The captain The decisive figure netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals at international level. The opener a typical opportunist's goal and the second a superb finish with his head having drifted away away from the opposition. Aged 32, he continues to improve and England stand a real opportunity next summer when he's in the team. Eight

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to influence play from the left. Was presented with a presentable chance after being played in by Bellingham however Strakosha made the save. His replacement produced a bigger an impact when substituted. 5/10

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for a teammate 63) Was bright and linked up well with the striker in more familiar role, Six
• Saka (on for Eze 63) Spurned chances yet his delivery led to the breakthrough, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Energetic after coming on and provided Kane’s second via an excellent ball to the far post, 7/10
• Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled at this level, 6/10
• Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, Six