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During a commanding display, the English national team secured another win versus Albania, with multiple squad members delivering standout displays on the pitch.

First-choice Eleven

Dean Henderson Had little to do required before the break until called into action by an opponent's curling effort. A sliding tackle against Qazim Laci demonstrated sharp game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined by Albania’s biggest threat through their forward. Operated through the middle to begin with later drifted wider once a teammate came on. 7/10

The defender Advanced forward when in possession, as he has done in the past. On occasion lacked urgency on the ball with the experiment discontinued at half-time. 6/10

Dan Burn A nuisance at set pieces, as always, but may be another option for his teammate in the backline rather than his partner. A loose ball after the break almost led to an opener for the visitors. 6

The young full-back Another confident performance by the rising star following his debut against Serbia. A teammate failed to make the opportunity from an exquisite flick behind the opposing backline. His position is firmly his already. 7

The newcomer A debut start in an England shirt. Somewhat loose on the ball but his inswinging deliveries caused problems. A handy game manager for the coach to have versus teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow for a rash foul. 6

The midfielder Set-pieces from dead balls and set-plays were dangerous. Had license to drift down the left flank yet found himself in an offside position as the pass came in shooting positions. Granted a deserved rest around the 60-minute point. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Played in a high spot on the right and did plenty of the hard yards. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance but mishit an effort wide. Replaced towards the end for Rogers, his competition, following a yellow card. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's best chance in the opening period, his effort smartly stopped from Thomas Strakosha. As Quansah hanging back, he had to stretch the play down the right side although his balls from wide areas were inconsistent. Taken off late in the match. Six

Harry Kane The decisive figure with his two more goals for his country. The opener a trademark opportunist's goal while the second a classy finish with his head following a clever run from his marker. Now 32, he’s only getting better and England are strong contenders in future competitions with him up top. 8

The attacker Had difficulty to make an impact on the left flank. Had a decent opportunity following a pass by Bellingham but Strakosha denied him. Rashford made much more of influence after coming on. 5

Bench Players

• Foden (for Rice 63) Looked lively and linked up seamlessly with the striker in a natural spot, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities yet his delivery created the opener, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Energetic when brought on assisting the captain's brace with superb cross to the back post, 7
• Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Appears comfortable so soon, 6/10
• Rogers (replacing the star 84) Too brief a spell to make an impact, 6