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Throughout a impressive display, the English national team secured a further victory against Albania, with several players producing notable performances during the match.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to make before the break before forced to intervene from Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. A sliding tackle on Qazim Laci demonstrated excellent anticipation. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Tested by the opposition's biggest threat in their forward. Played through the middle initially then shifted out wide once Saka entered the fray. 7

The defender Moved into midfield when in possession, something he's known for in the past. Sometimes lacked urgency in possession with the experiment abandoned at half-time. Six

The tall defender A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, as always, perhaps is an alternative for Stones in defense instead of his partner. A careless ball later in the match came close to a goal for Albania. 6

The young full-back A further confident display from the rising star after his initial appearance against Serbia. A teammate failed to make full advantage of a clever flick behind their defense. His position is firmly his so soon. Seven

Adam Wharton His first start for his country. Slightly loose in possession though his whipped set-pieces caused problems. A handy tempo-setter for the coach to utilize versus teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow for a rash foul. 6/10

Declan Rice Crosses from corners and free-kicks were dangerous. Had license to roam in left midfield yet found himself offside upon receiving in front of goal. Given a merited break on the hour mark. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Operated in a forward spot down the right and contributed with dirty work. Demonstrated flashes of quality and scuffed an effort wide. Withdrawn in the closing stages by Rogers, his rival, after receiving a caution. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity of the first half, his strike well saved from the opposing goalkeeper. As a teammate hanging back, he had to provide width out wide yet his deliveries from wide areas varied in quality. Substituted with 15 to go. Six

Harry Kane The decisive figure scoring 77th and 78th goals for his country. The first a trademark close-range tap-in and the second a classy headed goal after peeling away off his defender. Now 32, he’s only getting better and the side have every chance in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. Eight

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to get into the game on the left flank. Was presented with a decent opportunity when set up by the midfielder but the keeper denied him. Rashford made much more of effect when substituted. 5

Replacements

• Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Looked lively and combined seamlessly with Kane in a natural spot, 6/10
• Saka (on for Eze 63) Missed opportunities although his set-piece created the first goal, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Energetic upon introduction and provided the second goal with superb cross into the area, 7/10
• Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Looks established at this level, 6/10
• Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Not enough time to influence the game, 6