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In a dominant showing, England secured another triumph versus their opponents, featuring multiple squad members producing notable displays throughout the game.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Had little to do to make during the opening 45 before tested from Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. A sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker showed sharp anticipation. 6/10

The debutant Examined against Albania’s biggest threat through their forward. Operated in a central role to begin with but moved wider once a teammate entered the fray. 7

John Stones Pushed into midfield on the ball, as he has done before. Sometimes was too casual when carrying play with the tactic abandoned at half-time. 6/10

The tall defender A constant threat from dead balls, as always, could serve as an alternative for Stones in the backline as opposed to paired with him. A loose distribution after the break nearly resulted in an opener from Albania. 6

Nico O’Reilly Another composed display by the 20-year-old after his debut against Serbia. Saka was unable to take the most of an exquisite flick behind the Albania defence. His position is firmly his so soon. 7

The newcomer His maiden beginning for his country. Slightly careless on the ball though his inswinging corners posed a danger. A handy tempo-setter available to the coach to have against defensive opponents. Shown a yellow for a rash challenge. 6

The midfielder Crosses from corners and free kicks created chances. Had license to roam on the left but was in an offside position upon receiving in shooting positions. Awarded a deserved break around the 60-minute point. Six

Jude Bellingham Played in an advanced spot on the right while also put in dirty work. Displayed glimpses of brilliance but scuffed an effort wide. Withdrawn in the closing stages by a teammate, his competition, after receiving a caution. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's top opening of the first half, his effort smartly stopped from the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate staying deep, it fell to him to offer an outlet out wide but his crosses into the box were hit and miss. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6

The captain The decisive figure scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes for his country. The first a classic poacher’s finish while the second a classy headed goal after peeling away from his marker. At 32, his form is unwavering and England are strong contenders in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Struggled to get into the game out wide. Had a presentable chance after being played in by Bellingham however Strakosha denied him. Rashford made much more of an impact in his place. Five

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice 63) Looked lively connecting well with Kane in more familiar role, Six
• Saka (on for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert but his corner created the first goal, 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen 75) Active after coming on and provided the captain's brace via an excellent ball to the far post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Looks established already, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to influence the game, Six