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During a impressive performance, England secured one more win against their opponents, with multiple squad members turning in memorable performances on the pitch.

First-choice Eleven

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to make during the opening 45 before tested from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. His sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker demonstrated sharp anticipation. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Tested against the opposition's main danger through their forward. Played more centrally to begin with later drifted out wide once a teammate came on. Seven

John Stones Pushed forward with the ball at his feet, a familiar role previously. On occasion seemed hesitant when carrying play with the experiment was shelved at half-time. Six

Dan Burn A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, as always, could serve as a replacement for Stones in defense as opposed to alongside him. One wayward distribution in the second half came close to an opener for the visitors. Six

Nico O’Reilly A further composed showing from the youngster after his debut versus another side. A teammate was unable to take the opportunity from a clever flick behind their defense. The left-back spot looks secure already. 7/10

The newcomer His maiden beginning with the national team. A bit sloppy on the ball but his whipped deliveries posed a danger. An effective game manager for the manager to call upon against teams who drop deep. Cautioned for a rash tackle. 6

Declan Rice Crosses from corners and free-kicks created chances. Was given freedom to move on the left only to be offside when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Given a merited break after an hour. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Played in an advanced position out wide while also did plenty of dirty work. Showed moments of class and dragged an effort wide. Substituted in the closing stages for Rogers, his competition, after receiving a caution. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity of the first half, his strike well saved from Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate hanging back, he was forced to offer an outlet on the right although his balls into the box varied in quality. Taken off late in the match. Six

Harry Kane The match-winner netting 77th and 78th goals in an England shirt. The opener a classic close-range tap-in and the second a classy headed goal after peeling away from his marker. Now 32, he continues to improve and the side are strong contenders in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Struggled to make an impact from the left. Had a good opening after being played in from a teammate yet Strakosha made the save. Rashford made much more of an impact when substituted. 5

Substitutes

• Foden (for a teammate 63) Looked lively and linked up well with the striker in a preferred position, Six
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger 63) Missed opportunities although his set-piece provided the opener, 6
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Energetic after coming on assisting the second goal via an excellent ball into the area, 7
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Looks established already, Six
• Morgan Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6/10