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In a dominant performance, the English national team secured one more victory against Albania, with several squad members delivering notable performances on the pitch.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to make during the opening 45 until called into action from an opponent's curled attempt. A sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker demonstrated sharp game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined against the opposition's main danger in Hoxha. Started more centrally early on then shifted to the flank once a teammate entered the fray. 7/10

The defender Pushed into midfield on the ball, a familiar role before. On occasion lacked urgency on the ball with the experiment discontinued by the interval. 6/10

The tall defender Always dangerous at set pieces, per usual, but may be another option for his teammate at the back rather than paired with him. A loose distribution after the break nearly resulted in a goal for Albania. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly One more confident showing from the rising star following his debut versus Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on the opportunity from an exquisite touch behind the Albania defence. The left-back spot is firmly his so soon. Seven

Adam Wharton His first start with the national team. Somewhat loose on the ball but his whipped deliveries caused problems. An effective game manager for the boss to call upon versus defensive opponents. Booked for a poorly timed foul. 6

Declan Rice Deliveries from dead balls and free kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed freedom to move on the left but was offside upon receiving in front of goal. Awarded a deserved substitution on the hour mark. 6/10

The star midfielder Functioned in a high role on the right while also contributed with the hard yards. Displayed moments of class but mishit a shot over. Withdrawn in the closing stages for Rogers, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's best chance before halftime, his effort excellently kept out by the opposing goalkeeper. With Quansah staying deep, it fell to him to stretch the play down the right side but his crosses into the box were hit and miss. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

Harry Kane The difference-maker scoring two more finishes at international level. His first a typical close-range tap-in and the second a classy header having drifted away from his marker. Now 32, he’s only getting better with the national team have every chance in future competitions with him up top. Eight

Eberechi Eze Struggled to influence play from the left. Had a decent opportunity after being played in by Bellingham yet the keeper kept it out. Rashford had a greater effect when substituted. 5/10

Bench Players

• Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp and combined effectively with Kane in a natural spot, 6/10
• Saka (for the winger 63) Spurned chances although his set-piece led to the breakthrough, 6
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Active after coming on and set up the second goal via an excellent ball to the back post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable at this level, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star 84) Not enough time to influence the game, Six