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In a dominant performance, the English national team clinched a further victory versus their opponents, featuring several squad members producing standout displays during the match.

First-choice Eleven

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to make during the opening 45 before forced to intervene by Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. A sliding intervention on Qazim Laci showed excellent game intelligence. 6/10

The debutant Examined against the opposition's main danger through their forward. Played more centrally to begin with later drifted wider after Saka entered the fray. 7/10

John Stones Moved up the pitch when in possession, something he's known for before. On occasion lacked urgency on the ball and the tactic discontinued at half-time. 6

Dan Burn A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, per usual, but may be a replacement to his teammate in the backline as opposed to his partner. A loose distribution after the break nearly resulted in an opener from Albania. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly A further assured display by the 20-year-old after his debut against Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on the opportunity from a gorgeous touch over their defense. His position looks secure already. 7/10

The newcomer His maiden beginning with the national team. Somewhat sloppy in possession however his whipped deliveries caused problems. A useful pace-controller available to the manager to call upon against teams who drop deep. Booked for a poorly timed challenge. 6

The midfielder Set-pieces from corners and free kicks created chances. Was given freedom to drift in left midfield only to be offside upon receiving in front of goal. Given a merited substitution around the 60-minute point. Six

The star midfielder Functioned in a forward position on the right and also contributed with the hard yards. Demonstrated moments of class and scuffed an effort wide. Withdrawn towards the end for Rogers, a fellow player, after being booked. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's top opening in the opening period, his strike smartly stopped by the opposing goalkeeper. With Quansah holding position, it fell to him to stretch the play down the right side although his balls from wide areas were inconsistent. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

The captain The decisive figure scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes at international level. His first a classic close-range tap-in and his next a classy finish with his head following a clever run away from the opposition. Aged 32, his form is unwavering and England stand a real opportunity next summer with him up top. 8

Eberechi Eze Struggled to get into the game on the left flank. Had a good opening when set up from a teammate but Strakosha kept it out. Rashford had a greater an impact in his place. 5

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for a teammate 63) Looked lively connecting effectively with Kane in a preferred position, 6
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert yet his delivery provided the breakthrough, 6
• Rashford (for Bowen 75) Energetic after coming on and set up Kane’s second with superb cross to the back post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable at this level, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Not enough time to influence the game, 6/10