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In a commanding performance, the English national team secured one more win versus their opponents, featuring multiple squad members delivering memorable performances during the match.

First-choice Lineup

Dean Henderson Not a save required in the first half before called into action by an opponent's bent shot. His sliding challenge against Qazim Laci demonstrated his game intelligence. 6/10

The debutant Challenged against Albania’s primary attacker in their forward. Operated more centrally initially but moved out wide after Saka came on. 7/10

John Stones Pushed up the pitch on the ball, as he has done previously. On occasion seemed hesitant when carrying play with the experiment discontinued at half-time. Six

Dan Burn A nuisance from dead balls, typically, perhaps is a replacement for his teammate at the back rather than paired with him. A careless ball later in the match almost led to the first goal for Albania. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly A further composed showing by the 20-year-old following his initial appearance against another side. A teammate failed to make full advantage of a clever flick behind the opposing backline. His position is his to lose so soon. 7/10

The newcomer His maiden beginning in an England shirt. Slightly loose in possession though his whipped set-pieces were a threat. A useful pace-controller available to the manager to utilize versus sides that sit back. Cautioned for a rash tackle. Six

The midfielder Crosses from corners and free-kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed license to move down the left flank but was in an offside position upon receiving in shooting positions. Given a merited substitution on the hour mark. Six

Jude Bellingham Played in a forward position down the right and also did plenty of dirty work. Displayed moments of class but dragged a shot over. Replaced in the closing stages for a teammate, his rival, after receiving a caution. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s top opening in the opening period, his effort well saved from the opposing goalkeeper. With Quansah holding position, he was forced to provide width on the right although his balls from wide areas were hit and miss. Substituted with 15 to go. Six

Harry Kane The match-winner with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes for his country. His first a classic poacher’s finish and the second a superb header after peeling away off his defender. Now 32, he continues to improve with the national team have every chance in the upcoming tournament with him up top. 8

The attacker Found it tough to get into the game from the left. Was presented with a decent opportunity when set up from a teammate but Strakosha kept it out. His replacement made much more of effect when substituted. Five

Substitutes

• Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright and linked up well with the striker in a preferred position, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger 63) Missed opportunities yet his delivery provided the breakthrough, 6/10
• Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Lively after coming on and set up Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery into the area, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Looks established so soon, Six
• Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, 6