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Throughout a commanding display, England secured one more triumph against Albania, featuring multiple players turning in standout displays during the match.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to make during the opening 45 before tested from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. One well-timed sliding tackle against Qazim Laci showed his reading of the game. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Challenged by the opposition's primary attacker through their forward. Played in a central role early on then shifted to the flank once Saka was introduced. 7

The defender Pushed up the pitch on the ball, something he's known for previously. At times lacked urgency when carrying play with the experiment abandoned at half-time. Six

Dan Burn A nuisance from dead balls, typically, perhaps is another option to his teammate in defense rather than alongside him. A loose distribution after the break almost led to a goal from the visitors. 6

The young full-back One more composed performance by the rising star after his debut against another side. A teammate did not capitalize on the opportunity from a clever touch over the Albania defence. His position is firmly his already. 7/10

The newcomer His first start in an England shirt. A bit loose on the ball but his whipped corners posed a danger. A useful tempo-setter available to the manager to have versus teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow for a rash challenge. 6/10

The midfielder Crosses from corners and free kicks caused problems. Was given freedom to roam down the left flank yet found himself offside upon receiving in front of goal. Granted a well-earned break after an hour. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Functioned in an advanced role down the right while also put in defensive duties. Displayed flashes of quality and dragged an attempt high. Withdrawn in the closing stages for Rogers, his rival, after being booked. 7

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s clearest opportunity in the opening period, his strike well saved from the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah hanging back, he had to stretch the play down the right side yet his deliveries from the touchline varied in quality. Taken off late in the match. 6/10

Harry Kane The match-winner netting 77th and 78th goals at international level. The opener a classic close-range tap-in and the second a classy headed goal following a clever run away from the opposition. Aged 32, he’s only getting better with the national team are strong contenders in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. 8

Eberechi Eze Struggled to get into the game from the left. Had a decent opportunity after being played in from a teammate yet Strakosha kept it out. His replacement produced a bigger effect after coming on. 5

Substitutes

• Foden (for Rice 63) Looked lively and linked up seamlessly with Kane in more familiar role, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Failed to convert but his corner created the first goal, Six
• Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Energetic after coming on and set up Kane’s second with superb cross to the back post, Seven
• Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable so soon, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star 84) Insufficient minutes to make an impact, 6/10