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During a impressive display, the English national team secured a further win against Albania, with several squad members producing memorable displays throughout the game.

First-choice Lineup

Dean Henderson Not a save to make in the first half but then called into action from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. One well-timed sliding intervention on Qazim Laci demonstrated sharp game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Tested against the opposition's main danger through their forward. Started in a central role to begin with then shifted wider once a teammate was introduced. 7

John Stones Moved forward with the ball at his feet, a familiar role in the past. On occasion was too casual in possession and the approach discontinued by the interval. Six

The tall defender Always dangerous from dead balls, per usual, perhaps is another option to Stones at the back as opposed to alongside him. A loose distribution after the break came close to the first goal from the visitors. 6

The young full-back One more assured display by the rising star after his initial appearance versus another side. Saka was unable to take the opportunity from a clever touch over the opposing backline. The role is his to lose so soon. Seven

The newcomer His maiden beginning in an England shirt. A bit sloppy in possession but his whipped corners posed a danger. A useful pace-controller for the coach to utilize against teams who drop deep. Cautioned for a rash challenge. 6

The midfielder Crosses from dead balls and set-plays were dangerous. Was given room to roam in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position upon receiving in shooting positions. Granted a deserved break around the 60-minute point. 6

Jude Bellingham Played in a high role down the right and put in the hard yards. Showed glimpses of brilliance and scuffed an attempt over. Substituted late on by Rogers, a fellow player, after being booked. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's top opening in the opening period, his strike excellently kept out by the opposing goalkeeper. As a teammate staying deep, it fell to him to offer an outlet out wide but his crosses into the box varied in quality. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. 6

Harry Kane The difference-maker scoring two more strikes for his country. His first a trademark opportunist's goal and the second a superb headed goal after peeling away off his defender. Aged 32, his form is unwavering with the national team stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. 8

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to influence play out wide. Had a good opening when set up by Bellingham however the keeper denied him. Rashford made much more of effect in his place. 5

Replacements

• Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright connecting seamlessly with the striker in a preferred position, Six
• Saka (on for Eze 63) Spurned chances but his corner led to the first goal, 6
• Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Lively when brought on and provided Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery to the back post, 7
• Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Looks established so soon, 6/10
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, 6/10