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In a dominant showing, the English national team wrapped up one more triumph versus Albania, featuring a number of squad members delivering standout performances during the match.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to make during the opening 45 until tested from an opponent's curled attempt. His sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker showed sharp reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Challenged against the opposition's primary attacker through their forward. Started more centrally early on then shifted out wide once Saka came on. Seven

The defender Moved into midfield on the ball, as he has done in the past. On occasion lacked urgency in possession with the experiment discontinued by the interval. 6/10

The tall defender Always dangerous at set pieces, per usual, perhaps is an alternative to his teammate at the back rather than his partner. A careless distribution after the break nearly resulted in an opener from the visitors. 6

The young full-back A further assured showing from the rising star after his debut versus Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on full advantage of an exquisite touch over their defense. The role is firmly his already. Seven

The newcomer His maiden beginning for his country. A bit loose when playing out but his whipped deliveries were a threat. A handy pace-controller available to the manager to call upon versus sides that sit back. Shown a yellow after a reckless tackle. 6

Declan Rice Deliveries from dead balls and free kicks created chances. Enjoyed license to roam on the left only to be in an offside position upon receiving with a chance to score. Granted a deserved rest around the 60-minute point. Six

The star midfielder Functioned in an advanced spot down the right while also did plenty of the hard yards. Demonstrated flashes of quality but scuffed an attempt high. Replaced towards the end for Rogers, his rival, following a yellow card. 7

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s best chance before halftime, his shot smartly stopped by the opposing goalkeeper. With Quansah staying deep, he was forced to stretch the play on the right but his crosses from wide areas varied in quality. Taken off late in the match. Six

Harry Kane The match-winner scoring 77th and 78th strikes for his country. The opener a trademark poacher’s finish and his next an excellent headed goal following a clever run away from the opposition. At 32, he continues to improve and England are strong contenders next summer when he's in the team. 8/10

The attacker Found it tough to make an impact from the left. Had a presentable chance when set up by Bellingham yet Strakosha made the save. Rashford produced a bigger an impact when substituted. Five

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for a teammate 63) Looked lively and linked up effectively with Kane in a preferred position, 6/10
• Saka (for the winger 63) Failed to convert yet his delivery led to the opener, 6
• Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Energetic after coming on and set up the captain's brace with superb cross to the far post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Looks established at this level, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Insufficient minutes to affect things, Six