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Throughout a impressive performance, the English national team clinched another triumph against Albania, featuring several squad members turning in notable displays on the pitch.

First-choice Eleven

Dean Henderson Not a save to make during the opening 45 until tested from an opponent's curling effort. One well-timed sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker showed sharp game intelligence. Six out of ten

The debutant Tested against Albania’s primary attacker in their forward. Operated more centrally early on but moved to the flank after a teammate came on. 7/10

John Stones Moved into midfield with the ball at his feet, as he has done previously. At times seemed hesitant when carrying play and the tactic discontinued by the interval. 6/10

Dan Burn A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, as always, but may be another option to his teammate at the back rather than paired with him. One wayward pass later in the match came close to an opener for Albania. Six

Nico O’Reilly A further composed display by the youngster following his first cap versus Serbia. A teammate was unable to take full advantage of a clever touch behind their defense. His position is firmly his so soon. 7

The newcomer A debut start for his country. A bit careless on the ball but his whipped set-pieces caused problems. A handy pace-controller available to the manager to call upon versus teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow after a reckless tackle. 6/10

Declan Rice Crosses from corners and set-plays caused problems. Was given freedom to move in left midfield yet found himself offside upon receiving in front of goal. Given a merited substitution on the hour mark. Six

The star midfielder Functioned in an advanced spot on the right while also did plenty of the hard yards. Showed glimpses of brilliance but scuffed an effort high. Withdrawn late on by Rogers, his rival, after receiving a caution. Seven

The winger Was presented with England’s best chance of the first half, his effort smartly stopped from the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah hanging back, it fell to him to stretch the play out wide but his crosses from wide areas varied in quality. Taken off late in the match. Six

The captain The match-winner with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes for his country. His first a typical close-range tap-in and the second a superb header after peeling away off his defender. Aged 32, he continues to improve and the side are strong contenders next summer when he's in the team. 8

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to get into the game on the left flank. Had a decent opportunity when set up from a teammate however the keeper made the save. Rashford produced a bigger an impact after coming on. 5

Replacements

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp connecting effectively with Kane in a natural spot, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities but his corner created the opener, 6/10
• Rashford (for Bowen 75) Active after coming on and provided the second goal with superb cross to the back post, Seven
• Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable so soon, 6
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to influence the game, Six