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During a impressive display, England clinched one more win versus Albania, with several players producing notable performances on the pitch.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to perform before the break before called into action by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. His sliding challenge against Qazim Laci demonstrated excellent reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Challenged against Albania’s main danger in Hoxha. Operated through the middle to begin with but moved wider once a teammate came on. Seven

John Stones Moved into midfield with the ball at his feet, a familiar role previously. Sometimes was too casual on the ball and the approach was shelved by the interval. 6/10

Dan Burn Always dangerous at set pieces, as always, but may be a replacement for his teammate in the backline instead of alongside him. A loose ball later in the match came close to an opener for Albania. 6

The young full-back A further confident showing by the youngster following his initial appearance versus another side. A teammate was unable to take the opportunity from an exquisite touch over the Albania defence. His position is his to lose at this stage. Seven

Adam Wharton A debut start in an England shirt. Somewhat careless on the ball though his dangerous set-pieces caused problems. An effective tempo-setter available to the coach to have versus defensive opponents. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed challenge. 6

The midfielder Set-pieces from dead balls and free-kicks caused problems. Was given license to move on the left but was offside upon receiving in shooting positions. Granted a merited rest after an hour. 6/10

The star midfielder Functioned in a forward position out wide while also contributed with the hard yards. Showed glimpses of brilliance but scuffed an attempt over. Substituted late on for Rogers, his competition, after being booked. 7

The winger Was presented with England’s top opening of the first half, his effort excellently kept out from Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah holding position, he had to stretch the play down the right side but his crosses from wide areas were hit and miss. Taken off late in the match. 6/10

Harry Kane The decisive figure scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes for his country. The first a typical opportunist's goal and his next a superb headed goal after peeling away away from the opposition. Now 32, he’s only getting better and England stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. 8

The attacker Struggled to make an impact on the left flank. Had a good opening when set up by the midfielder however the keeper kept it out. Rashford had a greater an impact after coming on. 5

Replacements

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Appeared sharp and combined seamlessly with the striker in a preferred position, 6
• Saka (for the winger 63) Missed opportunities although his set-piece provided the first goal, 6
• Rashford (for the attacker 75) Energetic upon introduction assisting the captain's brace with a brilliant delivery into the area, 7/10
• Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Looks established so soon, 6
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6