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Throughout a impressive display, the English national team wrapped up a further triumph against Albania, featuring multiple players delivering notable displays during the match.

First-choice Eleven

Dean Henderson Had little to do to perform during the opening 45 but then called into action from Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. His sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker demonstrated sharp anticipation. 6/10

The debutant Examined by the opposition's main danger in their forward. Played more centrally to begin with later drifted wider after a teammate entered the fray. 7/10

The defender Advanced up the pitch with the ball at his feet, as he has done previously. On occasion was too casual in possession with the approach abandoned at half-time. 6/10

Dan Burn A constant threat at set pieces, as always, but may be an alternative for Stones at the back as opposed to alongside him. One wayward pass in the second half came close to a goal from the visitors. 6

Nico O’Reilly Another assured performance by the 20-year-old after his debut versus Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on the most of a gorgeous backheel behind their defense. His position is his to lose so soon. Seven

Adam Wharton A debut start for his country. Somewhat sloppy on the ball though his dangerous deliveries posed a danger. A useful pace-controller for the manager to utilize versus defensive opponents. Shown a yellow after a reckless challenge. Six

Declan Rice Deliveries on corner kicks and free kicks were dangerous. Was given room to move in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position upon receiving in shooting positions. Awarded a well-earned substitution on the hour mark. Six

The star midfielder Played in a high role on the right and also put in the hard yards. Showed flashes of quality but scuffed an attempt wide. Withdrawn towards the end by Rogers, his rival, following a yellow card. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s best chance before halftime, his effort excellently kept out by Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate holding position, he was forced to stretch the play on the right yet his deliveries from the touchline were inconsistent. Taken off with 15 to go. 6

The captain The match-winner scoring two more goals for his country. The opener a trademark poacher’s finish while the second an excellent finish with his head after peeling away off his defender. At 32, he continues to improve and England have every chance next summer when he's in the team. Eight

Eberechi Eze Struggled to get into the game on the left flank. Had a decent opportunity after being played in from a teammate yet Strakosha denied him. Rashford produced a bigger effect after coming on. 5/10

Substitutes

• Foden (for a teammate 63) Looked lively connecting seamlessly with the striker in a preferred position, 6/10
• Saka (for the winger 63) Spurned chances yet his delivery provided the first goal, 6
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Active upon introduction and provided Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery into the area, Seven
• Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable at this level, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6