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Throughout a dominant showing, the English national team clinched a further triumph against Albania, with multiple players delivering notable displays throughout the game.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Not a save to make during the opening 45 until called into action from Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. A sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker demonstrated sharp game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined by the opposition's biggest threat through Hoxha. Operated through the middle early on then shifted to the flank after Saka was introduced. 7/10

The defender Pushed up the pitch with the ball at his feet, something he's known for in the past. On occasion was too casual on the ball with the experiment discontinued after the break. Six

The tall defender A nuisance at set pieces, typically, perhaps is an alternative for Stones at the back rather than paired with him. One wayward pass later in the match nearly resulted in a goal from the visitors. Six

Nico O’Reilly A further assured display by the 20-year-old following his first cap versus Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on the opportunity from a clever backheel behind the Albania defence. The role is his to lose at this stage. 7/10

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning for his country. A bit loose when playing out but his inswinging deliveries caused problems. An effective pace-controller available to the coach to call upon versus sides that sit back. Booked after a reckless foul. 6/10

The midfielder Set-pieces from dead balls and free-kicks created chances. Enjoyed room to move in left midfield only to be offside upon receiving in shooting positions. Given a merited rest on the hour mark. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Played in a high position out wide while also contributed with defensive duties. Showed flashes of quality but mishit a shot wide. Withdrawn in the closing stages for a teammate, his competition, following a yellow card. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's top opening before halftime, his effort well saved by the Albanian keeper. With Quansah hanging back, he was forced to provide width on the right but his crosses into the box were inconsistent. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

The captain The difference-maker scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals at international level. The first a typical poacher’s finish and the second an excellent headed goal following a clever run away from the opposition. At 32, he continues to improve with the national team are strong contenders next summer when he's in the team. 8

The attacker Struggled to make an impact on the left flank. Was presented with a good opening after being played in by Bellingham yet Strakosha kept it out. Rashford produced a bigger influence after coming on. 5/10

Bench Players

• Foden (replacing Rice 63) Looked lively connecting well with Kane in a natural spot, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert but his corner created the breakthrough, Six
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Active when brought on assisting the captain's brace via an excellent ball into the area, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Looks established at this level, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Not enough time to affect things, Six