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Throughout a dominant display, the English national team secured another win against Albania, featuring several squad members turning in memorable displays during the match.

First-choice XI

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested required before the break until forced to intervene by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. One well-timed sliding challenge on an Albanian attacker demonstrated sharp reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Tested against Albania’s primary attacker through their forward. Started through the middle to begin with later drifted wider after a teammate was introduced. 7

John Stones Moved up the pitch when in possession, as he has done previously. Sometimes was too casual when carrying play with the approach abandoned after the break. 6/10

Dan Burn A nuisance at set pieces, per usual, perhaps is a replacement to Stones at the back rather than alongside him. A loose ball in the second half came close to the first goal from the visitors. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly Another assured performance from the rising star after his debut against another side. A teammate did not capitalize on full advantage of a gorgeous backheel behind their defense. The role is his to lose already. Seven

The newcomer His first start in an England shirt. Slightly loose on the ball but his dangerous deliveries posed a danger. A handy pace-controller available to the boss to call upon versus sides that sit back. Cautioned for a rash challenge. Six

Declan Rice Set-pieces from dead balls and free kicks created chances. Had freedom to drift down the left flank only to be in an offside position upon receiving with a chance to score. Awarded a merited rest on the hour mark. 6/10

The star midfielder Functioned in a forward role on the right and did plenty of defensive duties. Demonstrated moments of class but scuffed a shot wide. Substituted in the closing stages by Rogers, his competition, after receiving a caution. Seven

The winger Had the team's clearest opportunity before halftime, his strike excellently kept out by Thomas Strakosha. As Quansah staying deep, he was forced to offer an outlet on the right but his crosses from the touchline were hit and miss. Taken off with 15 to go. 6

The captain The decisive figure scoring two more strikes in an England shirt. The first a classic poacher’s finish while the second a classy header after peeling away away from the opposition. Aged 32, his form is unwavering and the side have every chance in future competitions with him up top. 8

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to get into the game from the left. Was presented with a good opening when set up by the midfielder however Strakosha denied him. His replacement had a greater effect after coming on. Five

Replacements

• Foden (for Rice 63) Looked lively and linked up seamlessly with Kane in a preferred position, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert but his corner led to the first goal, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Lively upon introduction and set up the captain's brace via an excellent ball into the area, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable so soon, Six
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6/10