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During a dominant showing, England secured another triumph versus their opponents, featuring a number of players producing standout displays on the pitch.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Had little to do to perform during the opening 45 but then forced to intervene by an opponent's curled attempt. One well-timed sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker demonstrated his anticipation. 6/10

The debutant Challenged against the opposition's biggest threat in their forward. Played through the middle initially then shifted to the flank after a teammate came on. Seven

John Stones Advanced forward when in possession, a familiar role before. On occasion seemed hesitant in possession with the approach was shelved by the interval. 6/10

Dan Burn A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, typically, perhaps is an alternative to Stones in the backline rather than alongside him. A careless distribution later in the match came close to the first goal for the visitors. 6

The young full-back A further confident performance from the youngster after his initial appearance versus Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on the most of an exquisite flick behind the Albania defence. The left-back spot looks secure so soon. 7

Adam Wharton His first start with the national team. Slightly careless in possession but his whipped deliveries posed a danger. An effective pace-controller for the coach to utilize against defensive opponents. Cautioned after a reckless tackle. 6/10

Declan Rice Set-pieces on corner kicks and free kicks caused problems. Had license to drift on the left yet found himself in an offside position as the pass came in shooting positions. Granted a merited substitution on the hour mark. Six

The star midfielder Played in a forward spot out wide and put in dirty work. Demonstrated moments of class and mishit an effort over. Substituted late on by a teammate, his competition, following a yellow card. 7

The winger Was presented with England’s best chance before halftime, his strike excellently kept out from the Albanian keeper. As a teammate hanging back, he was forced to provide width out wide but his crosses from wide areas were inconsistent. Taken off late in the match. Six

Harry Kane The decisive figure with his two more strikes in an England shirt. The first a typical close-range tap-in while the second an excellent headed goal following a clever run off his defender. At 32, he’s only getting better and the side stand a real opportunity next summer with him leading the line. 8

The attacker Found it tough to make an impact from the left. Had a good opening when set up from a teammate yet the keeper denied him. His replacement had a greater influence when substituted. Five

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Appeared sharp and combined effectively with Kane in a natural spot, Six
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert although his set-piece created the breakthrough, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Lively when brought on and provided Kane’s second with superb cross to the far post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Looks established at this level, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Not enough time to influence the game, 6