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During a impressive display, the English national team wrapped up a further triumph against Albania, with several players producing standout performances throughout the game.

First-choice Eleven

The goalkeeper Had little to do required during the opening 45 but then tested by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. His sliding intervention on Qazim Laci highlighted sharp game intelligence. Six out of ten

The debutant Tested against Albania’s biggest threat in their forward. Played through the middle to begin with then shifted to the flank once a teammate entered the fray. 7/10

John Stones Moved forward on the ball, a familiar role previously. At times was too casual on the ball with the approach abandoned after the break. 6

Dan Burn A nuisance from dead balls, per usual, could serve as an alternative for his teammate in the backline as opposed to alongside him. A careless pass in the second half almost led to the first goal from the visitors. 6

The young full-back Another composed display from the youngster after his first cap against Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on the most of an exquisite backheel over their defense. His position looks secure already. Seven

Adam Wharton His first start with the national team. A bit careless when playing out but his inswinging set-pieces posed a danger. A useful game manager available to the boss to call upon versus sides that sit back. Booked for a poorly timed tackle. 6/10

The midfielder Crosses on corner kicks and free kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed license to roam down the left flank yet found himself offside upon receiving in shooting positions. Granted a deserved substitution on the hour mark. 6

Jude Bellingham Played in an advanced role on the right and also put in the hard yards. Displayed moments of class and dragged an effort high. Withdrawn towards the end for Rogers, his competition, following a yellow card. 7

The winger Had the team's top opening of the first half, his strike smartly stopped from Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate holding position, it fell to him to stretch the play out wide yet his deliveries into the box were inconsistent. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. 6

Harry Kane The decisive figure scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes for his country. The first a typical poacher’s finish while the second a classy finish with his head having drifted away away from the opposition. Now 32, his form is unwavering and the side have every chance next summer when he's in the team. 8

The attacker Had difficulty to get into the game on the left flank. Was presented with a decent opportunity after being played in by Bellingham however Strakosha made the save. His replacement had a greater an impact in his place. 5

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for a teammate 63) Was bright connecting seamlessly with Kane in a natural spot, Six
• Saka (for the winger 63) Failed to convert yet his delivery created the breakthrough, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Lively after coming on and set up the captain's brace via an excellent ball to the back post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled at this level, 6/10
• Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Not enough time to influence the game, 6