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During a dominant performance, the English national team secured one more victory versus their opponents, featuring a number of players producing standout performances throughout the game.

First-choice Lineup

Dean Henderson Not a save to perform before the break before tested from an opponent's curled attempt. A sliding tackle on an Albanian attacker demonstrated his reading of the game. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Tested by the opposition's primary attacker in Hoxha. Started in a central role early on but moved out wide once Saka came on. Seven

John Stones Pushed forward with the ball at his feet, something he's known for before. On occasion was too casual on the ball with the approach discontinued by the interval. 6/10

The tall defender A constant threat from dead balls, typically, could serve as another option to his teammate in defense as opposed to paired with him. One wayward pass in the second half almost led to an opener from Albania. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly A further assured showing from the 20-year-old following his first cap versus another side. A teammate did not capitalize on the opportunity from a gorgeous flick behind the opposing backline. His position looks secure so soon. 7

The newcomer A debut start in an England shirt. Slightly careless when playing out however his dangerous set-pieces caused problems. An effective tempo-setter for the manager to call upon versus teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow for a rash challenge. Six

The midfielder Deliveries from dead balls and free kicks were dangerous. Was given room to drift in left midfield but was offside as the pass came in shooting positions. Awarded a deserved rest around the 60-minute point. Six

The star midfielder Operated in a high spot on the right while also did plenty of the hard yards. Displayed glimpses of brilliance but mishit a shot over. Replaced in the closing stages by a teammate, a fellow player, after being booked. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's top opening before halftime, his effort well saved by Thomas Strakosha. With a teammate hanging back, it fell to him to offer an outlet down the right side but his crosses from wide areas varied in quality. Taken off with 15 to go. Six

Harry Kane The match-winner scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes for his country. The first a typical opportunist's goal while the second a classy headed goal having drifted away from his marker. At 32, he continues to improve and the side have every chance in the upcoming tournament with him up top. 8/10

The attacker Struggled to influence play out wide. Was presented with a presentable chance after being played in by the midfielder however Strakosha denied him. Rashford produced a bigger effect when substituted. 5/10

Substitutes

• Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Looked lively connecting well with the striker in a preferred position, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger 63) Spurned chances although his set-piece provided the breakthrough, 6
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Energetic when brought on and provided the second goal via an excellent ball into the area, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled so soon, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to affect things, 6/10