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During a impressive performance, the English national team wrapped up one more triumph against Albania, featuring several squad members producing standout performances during the match.

First-choice Lineup

Dean Henderson Not a save required during the opening 45 but then tested by an opponent's bent shot. A sliding challenge on Qazim Laci highlighted excellent game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined by the opposition's primary attacker through Hoxha. Operated through the middle early on then shifted out wide once Saka entered the fray. 7

The defender Moved up the pitch when in possession, a familiar role in the past. At times lacked urgency when carrying play and the tactic abandoned at half-time. Six

Dan Burn Always dangerous at set pieces, per usual, but may be another option to Stones in defense instead of his partner. A loose pass later in the match came close to an opener from Albania. Six

The young full-back Another assured performance from the rising star after his debut versus another side. Saka failed to make the opportunity from an exquisite backheel behind the opposing backline. His position is firmly his at this stage. 7

Adam Wharton A debut start with the national team. Slightly loose on the ball though his dangerous set-pieces posed a danger. A handy game manager for the boss to utilize against defensive opponents. Shown a yellow for a rash challenge. Six

The midfielder Set-pieces from corners and set-plays created chances. Had license to roam down the left flank but was in an offside position as the pass came with a chance to score. Awarded a well-earned substitution on the hour mark. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Operated in an advanced spot out wide and also contributed with the hard yards. Displayed moments of class but scuffed an effort over. Replaced towards the end by a teammate, his competition, after being booked. 7/10

The winger Had the team's top opening before halftime, his strike smartly stopped from the Albanian keeper. As Quansah staying deep, he had to stretch the play down the right side although his balls from the touchline were hit and miss. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

Harry Kane The match-winner with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes at international level. The first a typical opportunist's goal and the second a superb header having drifted away from his marker. Aged 32, he’s only getting better and England have every chance in the upcoming tournament with him up top. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to influence play on the left flank. Had a decent opportunity after being played in by the midfielder but Strakosha denied him. His replacement produced a bigger an impact in his place. 5

Substitutes

• Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively and linked up effectively with Kane in a natural spot, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert yet his delivery created the breakthrough, 6
• Rashford (for Bowen 75) Energetic when brought on and provided Kane’s second with superb cross into the area, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Looks established so soon, Six
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, Six