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Throughout a dominant display, England secured another victory versus Albania, featuring multiple squad members delivering standout displays on the pitch.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested required before the break but then tested by an opponent's curling effort. His sliding tackle on an Albanian attacker demonstrated sharp game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Tested by Albania’s main danger through their forward. Played more centrally early on later drifted to the flank once a teammate entered the fray. 7

The defender Advanced forward on the ball, something he's known for before. On occasion lacked urgency in possession and the approach was shelved at half-time. 6/10

The tall defender A constant threat at set pieces, typically, perhaps is a replacement to Stones at the back as opposed to his partner. A loose ball after the break almost led to a goal from the visitors. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly One more assured showing by the 20-year-old after his initial appearance versus another side. Saka did not capitalize on full advantage of a gorgeous touch behind the opposing backline. The role looks secure already. Seven

Adam Wharton A debut start in an England shirt. A bit loose in possession though his inswinging corners posed a danger. An effective game manager available to the manager to utilize versus sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a rash challenge. Six

The midfielder Deliveries from corners and free kicks were dangerous. Had room to roam in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position upon receiving in shooting positions. Given a merited break around the 60-minute point. 6

The star midfielder Operated in a forward spot on the right and also put in dirty work. Demonstrated flashes of quality but mishit an effort over. Substituted in the closing stages by Rogers, his competition, after being booked. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s top opening of the first half, his shot smartly stopped from Thomas Strakosha. With a teammate staying deep, he had to offer an outlet out wide but his crosses from wide areas were hit and miss. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. Six

The captain The match-winner netting 77th and 78th strikes in an England shirt. The first a trademark opportunist's goal and his next a superb header having drifted away off his defender. At 32, he continues to improve with the national team stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. Eight

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to influence play out wide. Was presented with a decent opportunity following a pass by the midfielder yet Strakosha kept it out. Rashford produced a bigger influence after coming on. 5/10

Bench Players

• Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Looked lively and combined effectively with Kane in more familiar role, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze 63) Spurned chances although his set-piece led to the opener, 6
• Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Active when brought on assisting the second goal with superb cross to the back post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable already, Six
• Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Insufficient minutes to make an impact, 6/10