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Throughout a dominant display, the English national team wrapped up one more win against Albania, featuring several players turning in standout displays throughout the game.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested required during the opening 45 but then tested by an opponent's curling effort. A sliding tackle on an Albanian attacker highlighted his game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Tested against Albania’s main danger in their forward. Played through the middle early on later drifted to the flank after a teammate was introduced. Seven

John Stones Pushed forward on the ball, a familiar role before. Sometimes was too casual when carrying play and the experiment abandoned after the break. 6/10

Dan Burn Always dangerous at set pieces, as always, perhaps is an alternative to his teammate in the backline rather than paired with him. One wayward pass later in the match came close to a goal for Albania. 6/10

The young full-back Another confident showing from the youngster after his debut versus Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on full advantage of a gorgeous flick over their defense. His position is his to lose already. 7/10

The newcomer A debut start in an England shirt. Slightly loose on the ball though his whipped set-pieces caused problems. An effective game manager available to the boss to call upon against sides that sit back. Shown a yellow after a reckless foul. 6

The midfielder Deliveries on corner kicks and free-kicks caused problems. Was given room to drift on the left but was offside as the pass came in front of goal. Given a deserved substitution after an hour. 6

Jude Bellingham Played in an advanced role on the right and also contributed with dirty work. Showed moments of class and dragged an attempt over. Withdrawn late on for a teammate, a fellow player, after being booked. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s top opening before halftime, his strike excellently kept out by the opposing goalkeeper. With Quansah holding position, he had to offer an outlet out wide yet his deliveries from the touchline were inconsistent. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. Six

The captain The match-winner netting 77th and 78th strikes in an England shirt. His first a classic opportunist's goal and the second an excellent headed goal having drifted away off his defender. Now 32, he’s only getting better and the side stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. Eight

The attacker Found it tough to get into the game out wide. Had a decent opportunity after being played in from a teammate but the keeper denied him. Rashford had a greater effect when substituted. 5/10

Substitutes

• Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp and linked up effectively with the striker in more familiar role, Six
• Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances yet his delivery created the first goal, Six
• Rashford (for Bowen 75) Lively upon introduction assisting Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery to the far post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Seems settled so soon, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Not enough time to influence the game, 6/10