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In a impressive performance, the English national team wrapped up another win against Albania, with several squad members turning in memorable performances throughout the game.

Starting XI

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested to perform in the first half but then called into action by an opponent's curling effort. His sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker showed his reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined by Albania’s primary attacker in their forward. Started through the middle initially but moved to the flank once a teammate came on. Seven

John Stones Pushed up the pitch on the ball, a familiar role in the past. On occasion lacked urgency on the ball and the approach was shelved by the interval. Six

The tall defender A constant threat from dead balls, per usual, but may be another option for his teammate in the backline instead of paired with him. A careless ball later in the match came close to an opener from Albania. Six

The young full-back A further composed showing by the 20-year-old following his initial appearance versus Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on the most of an exquisite touch over the opposing backline. His position is his to lose at this stage. 7/10

Adam Wharton A debut start for his country. Slightly careless when playing out but his inswinging corners were a threat. An effective tempo-setter available to the boss to have against sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed foul. Six

The midfielder Set-pieces from dead balls and free kicks caused problems. Had license to roam on the left yet found himself in an offside position as the pass came in front of goal. Given a deserved rest on the hour mark. 6/10

The star midfielder Played in a forward spot out wide and also contributed with defensive duties. Displayed flashes of quality and mishit an attempt over. Replaced in the closing stages for Rogers, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. 7

The winger Was presented with the team's best chance in the opening period, his strike excellently kept out from the opposing goalkeeper. With Quansah staying deep, it fell to him to offer an outlet out wide yet his deliveries from the touchline were inconsistent. Replaced with 15 to go. 6

Harry Kane The match-winner with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes in an England shirt. The opener a classic opportunist's goal while the second a superb headed goal following a clever run off his defender. At 32, his form is unwavering with the national team have every chance next summer with him up top. 8

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to get into the game on the left flank. Was presented with a decent opportunity when set up by the midfielder yet Strakosha kept it out. His replacement had a greater effect after coming on. 5/10

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp connecting well with Kane in a preferred position, Six
• Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert but his corner created the breakthrough, 6/10
• Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Lively when brought on and set up the captain's brace with a brilliant delivery to the far post, 7/10
• Anderson (for Wharton 75) Seems settled already, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, Six