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Throughout a commanding performance, England clinched another victory versus Albania, with multiple squad members producing standout displays during the match.

Starting XI

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to perform before the break but then called into action from an opponent's curled attempt. One well-timed sliding challenge on Qazim Laci showed his game intelligence. 6/10

The debutant Challenged by the opposition's biggest threat in Hoxha. Played in a central role early on but moved out wide after Saka was introduced. 7/10

John Stones Pushed up the pitch on the ball, a familiar role previously. At times was too casual on the ball with the experiment was shelved by the interval. 6

The tall defender A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, typically, but may be an alternative for his teammate in the backline rather than paired with him. One wayward ball after the break came close to an opener for the visitors. Six

The young full-back One more composed performance by the youngster after his debut versus Serbia. Saka was unable to take the most of a clever touch behind the Albania defence. His position looks secure so soon. 7

The newcomer His first start in an England shirt. Slightly sloppy on the ball however his inswinging corners were a threat. A handy game manager for the boss to utilize against defensive opponents. Shown a yellow for a rash foul. 6

Declan Rice Crosses from corners and free kicks created chances. Was given room to roam down the left flank but was offside when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Granted a deserved break around the 60-minute point. 6

The star midfielder Operated in an advanced position down the right and put in dirty work. Displayed moments of class and scuffed an effort wide. Withdrawn in the closing stages for a teammate, his competition, after being booked. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's clearest opportunity in the opening period, his strike well saved by Thomas Strakosha. With a teammate hanging back, he had to offer an outlet out wide yet his deliveries from the touchline were inconsistent. Replaced late in the match. Six

Harry Kane The match-winner with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals at international level. His first a classic poacher’s finish and his next a superb header having drifted away from his marker. Aged 32, his form is unwavering with the national team stand a real opportunity next summer with him up top. Eight

Eberechi Eze Struggled to get into the game out wide. Had a good opening after being played in from a teammate but Strakosha kept it out. His replacement made much more of an impact after coming on. 5

Substitutes

• Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright connecting seamlessly with Kane in a preferred position, Six
• Saka (on for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert but his corner created the first goal, 6
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Energetic after coming on and provided the second goal with superb cross to the back post, Seven
• Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled already, 6
• Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6/10