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Throughout a commanding showing, the English national team secured a further victory versus Albania, featuring several squad members delivering standout performances during the match.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to perform in the first half but then called into action from an opponent's curling effort. One well-timed sliding intervention on Qazim Laci highlighted excellent anticipation. 6/10

The debutant Tested against Albania’s biggest threat in their forward. Started through the middle initially later drifted to the flank once Saka came on. Seven

The defender Advanced up the pitch with the ball at his feet, something he's known for previously. On occasion seemed hesitant on the ball and the approach was shelved at half-time. Six

Dan Burn Always dangerous from dead balls, as always, could serve as another option for Stones in the backline rather than alongside him. A loose ball later in the match came close to the first goal for the visitors. 6

The young full-back One more confident showing by the youngster after his initial appearance versus Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on the opportunity from an exquisite touch over the Albania defence. His position is firmly his already. Seven

Adam Wharton A debut start for his country. Slightly careless on the ball but his inswinging corners posed a danger. An effective tempo-setter available to the coach to have versus sides that sit back. Cautioned after a reckless challenge. 6/10

The midfielder Deliveries from corners and free kicks caused problems. Enjoyed room to move in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Granted a deserved rest after an hour. 6

Jude Bellingham Played in a high spot on the right and contributed with the hard yards. Displayed glimpses of brilliance and dragged an attempt wide. Withdrawn towards the end by a teammate, a fellow player, following a yellow card. 7

The winger Was presented with the team's top opening of the first half, his shot well saved from the opposing goalkeeper. With Quansah hanging back, he had to offer an outlet down the right side although his balls into the box varied in quality. Substituted with 15 to go. 6/10

Harry Kane The match-winner scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals for his country. His first a classic opportunist's goal while the second a classy headed goal having drifted away from his marker. Now 32, he continues to improve with the national team have every chance in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. 8/10

The attacker Had difficulty to make an impact from the left. Had a decent opportunity when set up by the midfielder but the keeper made the save. His replacement made much more of influence in his place. Five

Substitutes

• Foden (for a teammate 63) Was bright connecting seamlessly with Kane in a natural spot, 6/10
• Saka (for the winger 63) Failed to convert although his set-piece led to the opener, 6
• Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Lively after coming on assisting Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery to the far post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Appears comfortable at this level, 6
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, Six