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During a impressive display, the English national team clinched another triumph against Albania, with a number of squad members delivering notable performances on the pitch.

Starting XI

The goalkeeper Had little to do required during the opening 45 but then forced to intervene from Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. A sliding intervention against Qazim Laci showed excellent reading of the game. 6/10

The debutant Tested against the opposition's biggest threat in their forward. Played through the middle early on then shifted out wide after Saka came on. 7

The defender Pushed into midfield with the ball at his feet, as he has done previously. At times seemed hesitant on the ball with the tactic discontinued after the break. 6/10

The tall defender A nuisance at set pieces, typically, perhaps is an alternative for his teammate at the back as opposed to paired with him. A careless ball after the break came close to the first goal from the visitors. Six

The young full-back A further composed showing from the rising star following his first cap against Serbia. Saka failed to make the most of an exquisite flick behind the opposing backline. His position looks secure so soon. 7

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning with the national team. Slightly sloppy in possession however his inswinging corners were a threat. An effective pace-controller for the boss to have against teams who drop deep. Booked after a reckless foul. 6

Declan Rice Crosses from corners and free kicks created chances. Was given freedom to move on the left only to be offside when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Awarded a deserved substitution around the 60-minute point. Six

The star midfielder Functioned in a high position on the right and also put in the hard yards. Showed glimpses of brilliance but mishit an effort over. Withdrawn towards the end for Rogers, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity of the first half, his effort smartly stopped from Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah hanging back, he was forced to stretch the play down the right side but his crosses into the box were hit and miss. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

Harry Kane The match-winner netting 77th and 78th goals in an England shirt. The first a trademark poacher’s finish and his next an excellent headed goal after peeling away off his defender. At 32, his form is unwavering with the national team stand a real opportunity next summer with him up top. Eight

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to influence play from the left. Was presented with a presentable chance after being played in from a teammate however Strakosha kept it out. Rashford produced a bigger influence in his place. 5/10

Bench Players

• Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Was bright connecting effectively with Kane in more familiar role, 6
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities yet his delivery led to the opener, Six
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Lively when brought on and set up Kane’s second via an excellent ball to the far post, 7/10
• Anderson (for Wharton 75) Looks established at this level, 6/10
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Not enough time to affect things, 6/10