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During a impressive display, England clinched a further win versus Albania, with several squad members delivering notable displays on the pitch.

First-choice Eleven

The goalkeeper Not a save to make in the first half before tested from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. A sliding tackle against Qazim Laci highlighted sharp game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Tested against Albania’s biggest threat in Hoxha. Started more centrally to begin with but moved wider after Saka came on. 7/10

John Stones Advanced up the pitch with the ball at his feet, a familiar role previously. At times was too casual on the ball with the approach abandoned after the break. 6

Dan Burn A constant threat from dead balls, typically, perhaps is a replacement to his teammate at the back as opposed to paired with him. One wayward distribution in the second half nearly resulted in the first goal for Albania. Six

Nico O’Reilly A further assured showing by the 20-year-old following his debut against Serbia. Saka failed to make the most of an exquisite flick behind the Albania defence. The role is his to lose so soon. Seven

Adam Wharton A debut start with the national team. Somewhat loose on the ball but his inswinging corners posed a danger. An effective tempo-setter available to the manager to have against teams who drop deep. Cautioned for a rash foul. 6/10

Declan Rice Set-pieces on corner kicks and set-plays created chances. Was given license to roam in left midfield but was in an offside position upon receiving in front of goal. Given a merited rest around the 60-minute point. 6

Jude Bellingham Played in a forward spot out wide while also did plenty of defensive duties. Showed flashes of quality and mishit an attempt wide. Withdrawn late on by a teammate, his rival, after receiving a caution. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s best chance of the first half, his strike smartly stopped from Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate staying deep, he had to stretch the play out wide although his balls into the box were inconsistent. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. 6

Harry Kane The difference-maker netting 77th and 78th goals for his country. His first a classic close-range tap-in and the second a classy header having drifted away away from the opposition. Now 32, he continues to improve with the national team are strong contenders in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. 8

The attacker Struggled to make an impact from the left. Had a good opening following a pass by the midfielder but the keeper denied him. Rashford made much more of an impact after coming on. Five

Bench Players

• Foden (for a teammate 63) Appeared sharp and combined seamlessly with the striker in more familiar role, 6
• Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities but his corner created the first goal, 6
• Rashford (for Bowen 75) Energetic upon introduction assisting Kane’s second via an excellent ball into the area, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Seems settled so soon, 6
• Morgan Rogers (for the star 84) Not enough time to affect things, 6/10