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Throughout a dominant showing, the English national team clinched one more victory against Albania, featuring a number of squad members turning in notable performances throughout the game.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to make in the first half but then called into action from an opponent's curled attempt. One well-timed sliding challenge against Qazim Laci demonstrated sharp game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged against the opposition's primary attacker in Hoxha. Played in a central role to begin with later drifted to the flank once Saka came on. 7/10

The defender Moved forward when in possession, a familiar role before. Sometimes was too casual in possession with the experiment abandoned at half-time. 6

The tall defender Always dangerous from dead balls, as always, perhaps is a replacement to his teammate in the backline rather than alongside him. A loose pass after the break nearly resulted in a goal for Albania. 6/10

The young full-back A further confident showing from the youngster following his debut against another side. A teammate failed to make full advantage of a clever backheel behind the Albania defence. The role is firmly his at this stage. Seven

Adam Wharton His first start in an England shirt. A bit careless on the ball but his dangerous corners caused problems. A useful pace-controller for the coach to call upon versus defensive opponents. Booked for a poorly timed tackle. Six

The midfielder Set-pieces from dead balls and free kicks caused problems. Enjoyed room to roam on the left only to be in an offside position as the pass came in front of goal. Awarded a merited substitution around the 60-minute point. 6/10

The star midfielder Operated in a high spot down the right while also contributed with dirty work. Displayed moments of class but dragged an effort over. Replaced towards the end by a teammate, a fellow player, after being booked. 7/10

The winger Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity in the opening period, his shot well saved by Thomas Strakosha. As Quansah staying deep, he had to offer an outlet down the right side although his balls from wide areas varied in quality. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

The captain The match-winner with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals for his country. His first a classic close-range tap-in and the second a classy finish with his head having drifted away off his defender. At 32, he continues to improve and England have every chance in the upcoming tournament with him up top. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to get into the game out wide. Was presented with a good opening after being played in from a teammate but the keeper denied him. His replacement made much more of effect in his place. Five

Replacements

• Foden (for a teammate 63) Was bright and linked up seamlessly with Kane in a natural spot, 6/10
• Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert but his corner provided the opener, Six
• Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Energetic upon introduction assisting the captain's brace with a brilliant delivery to the back post, 7/10
• Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Seems settled so soon, 6/10
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to make an impact, Six