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In a commanding display, England secured one more victory versus Albania, with several players producing notable performances on the pitch.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Had little to do to make in the first half before called into action from an opponent's curling effort. His sliding challenge against an Albanian attacker highlighted sharp game intelligence. Six out of ten

The debutant Challenged by the opposition's biggest threat through Hoxha. Started more centrally to begin with but moved out wide after a teammate was introduced. Seven

John Stones Pushed forward on the ball, as he has done previously. Sometimes lacked urgency in possession and the experiment discontinued by the interval. 6/10

Dan Burn A constant threat from dead balls, as always, but may be another option to his teammate in defense instead of paired with him. A careless ball later in the match almost led to an opener for the visitors. 6/10

The young full-back Another assured showing by the rising star following his debut against Serbia. A teammate was unable to take full advantage of a gorgeous backheel behind the opposing backline. His position looks secure so soon. Seven

The newcomer His maiden beginning for his country. Slightly sloppy when playing out though his dangerous set-pieces were a threat. A useful game manager available to the manager to call upon against teams who drop deep. Cautioned for a poorly timed foul. Six

Declan Rice Set-pieces from dead balls and free-kicks caused problems. Had freedom to move down the left flank only to be offside when the ball arrived in front of goal. Given a merited rest on the hour mark. Six

The star midfielder Operated in a high role on the right and did plenty of dirty work. Showed glimpses of brilliance but mishit an attempt high. Withdrawn towards the end by Rogers, his competition, after receiving a caution. 7/10

The winger Was presented with the team's best chance before halftime, his effort well saved from Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah staying deep, he was forced to offer an outlet on the right but his crosses from the touchline varied in quality. Substituted with 15 to go. Six

Harry Kane The match-winner netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals in an England shirt. The first a typical opportunist's goal while the second a superb headed goal following a clever run from his marker. Aged 32, his form is unwavering and England have every chance in future competitions when he's in the team. Eight

The attacker Found it tough to make an impact out wide. Had a decent opportunity when set up from a teammate however Strakosha denied him. Rashford produced a bigger an impact after coming on. 5/10

Substitutes

• Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Looked lively and linked up effectively with the striker in more familiar role, Six
• Saka (on for Eze 63) Missed opportunities although his set-piece led to the breakthrough, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Energetic upon introduction and provided the captain's brace with superb cross to the far post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton 75) Looks established at this level, 6/10
• Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to affect things, Six