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Throughout a commanding performance, England secured another triumph against their opponents, featuring multiple players turning in notable performances during the match.

First-choice Lineup

Dean Henderson Not a save to make during the opening 45 until tested by an opponent's bent shot. A sliding intervention against Qazim Laci showed sharp reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Challenged against Albania’s primary attacker in their forward. Operated more centrally early on then shifted to the flank after Saka came on. 7/10

The defender Advanced forward on the ball, something he's known for before. Sometimes lacked urgency in possession with the approach discontinued at half-time. 6/10

The tall defender A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, as always, perhaps is an alternative for Stones at the back rather than paired with him. A careless distribution in the second half came close to a goal for the visitors. 6

The young full-back A further confident display by the rising star after his initial appearance versus another side. A teammate failed to make the opportunity from a gorgeous flick behind their defense. His position is his to lose already. 7/10

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning for his country. Somewhat sloppy on the ball though his inswinging deliveries caused problems. A useful tempo-setter available to the manager to have versus sides that sit back. Cautioned for a poorly timed challenge. Six

The midfielder Set-pieces from dead balls and free kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed freedom to roam down the left flank only to be in an offside position when the ball arrived in front of goal. Granted a merited substitution after an hour. 6

Jude Bellingham Functioned in an advanced spot down the right and did plenty of defensive duties. Showed flashes of quality but mishit an attempt wide. Withdrawn towards the end by Rogers, a fellow player, following a yellow card. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s best chance before halftime, his shot well saved from Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate hanging back, he was forced to provide width on the right but his crosses from the touchline varied in quality. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. Six

Harry Kane The match-winner with his 77th and 78th strikes for his country. His first a classic opportunist's goal while the second a superb header following a clever run away from the opposition. Now 32, his form is unwavering and the side have every chance next summer with him leading the line. Eight

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to get into the game out wide. Had a good opening after being played in by the midfielder however Strakosha made the save. His replacement produced a bigger an impact in his place. Five

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice 63) Looked lively connecting well with Kane in more familiar role, 6
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Spurned chances although his set-piece created the first goal, 6
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker 75) Energetic after coming on and provided the second goal via an excellent ball into the area, 7
• Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Looks established already, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to influence the game, Six