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Throughout a impressive showing, England secured one more victory versus Albania, with a number of squad members producing memorable performances throughout the game.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Had little to do required before the break but then forced to intervene by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. One well-timed sliding challenge on an Albanian attacker demonstrated sharp game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Tested against the opposition's main danger through Hoxha. Played through the middle early on later drifted to the flank after Saka came on. Seven

John Stones Advanced into midfield when in possession, as he has done before. Sometimes seemed hesitant when carrying play with the approach abandoned by the interval. 6

Dan Burn Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, as always, but may be an alternative to his teammate at the back instead of alongside him. A loose distribution in the second half almost led to an opener from the visitors. 6/10

The young full-back One more composed performance from the 20-year-old following his debut against Serbia. A teammate was unable to take the opportunity from an exquisite flick behind the Albania defence. His position is his to lose so soon. Seven

Adam Wharton A debut start for his country. Slightly sloppy in possession though his inswinging corners posed a danger. An effective pace-controller available to the boss to call upon versus sides that sit back. Booked for a rash foul. Six

The midfielder Deliveries from dead balls and free kicks were dangerous. Had room to drift in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position as the pass came in front of goal. Given a well-earned break on the hour mark. 6/10

The star midfielder Functioned in a high role down the right while also put in defensive duties. Demonstrated moments of class and mishit an attempt high. Withdrawn in the closing stages for Rogers, a fellow player, after being booked. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's best chance in the opening period, his strike smartly stopped by the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate hanging back, it fell to him to offer an outlet out wide but his crosses from the touchline varied in quality. Substituted late in the match. Six

Harry Kane The match-winner scoring 77th and 78th finishes at international level. His first a trademark close-range tap-in and his next an excellent header following a clever run from his marker. Now 32, he continues to improve with the national team have every chance in future competitions with him up top. Eight

The attacker Found it tough to get into the game from the left. Was presented with a presentable chance following a pass by Bellingham yet Strakosha kept it out. Rashford had a greater effect when substituted. Five

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp and linked up effectively with the striker in more familiar role, Six
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger 63) Spurned chances but his corner created the opener, 6
• Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Energetic when brought on and set up Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery to the back post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton 75) Looks established so soon, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Not enough time to influence the game, Six