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In a dominant display, the English national team secured one more victory versus their opponents, with several players turning in notable performances throughout the game.

Starting Eleven

Dean Henderson Not a save to perform before the break but then tested by an opponent's curled attempt. A sliding challenge on an Albanian attacker demonstrated excellent anticipation. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Tested by the opposition's primary attacker in their forward. Started more centrally initially later drifted out wide after Saka was introduced. 7/10

John Stones Pushed up the pitch when in possession, a familiar role previously. Sometimes was too casual on the ball and the tactic abandoned at half-time. Six

Dan Burn Always dangerous from dead balls, per usual, perhaps is another option to his teammate in the backline instead of his partner. A loose pass in the second half came close to a goal from the visitors. Six

The young full-back Another composed display by the 20-year-old after his debut against another side. A teammate failed to make the most of an exquisite flick behind their defense. His position is firmly his at this stage. 7

The newcomer A debut start with the national team. A bit loose on the ball though his dangerous corners were a threat. A useful pace-controller available to the coach to utilize against defensive opponents. Booked for a poorly timed foul. 6

Declan Rice Deliveries on corner kicks and free-kicks created chances. Was given license to roam down the left flank but was offside when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Granted a merited break after an hour. Six

The star midfielder Operated in a high role on the right and put in dirty work. Showed flashes of quality and mishit an attempt wide. Substituted in the closing stages for Rogers, a fellow player, after being booked. 7/10

The winger Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity in the opening period, his effort smartly stopped from the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate holding position, it fell to him to provide width down the right side but his crosses from the touchline varied in quality. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. Six

Harry Kane The match-winner netting two more strikes in an England shirt. His first a typical close-range tap-in while the second a classy headed goal after peeling away from his marker. Aged 32, he continues to improve and England are strong contenders next summer with him leading the line. 8/10

The attacker Found it tough to influence play on the left flank. Was presented with a presentable chance when set up from a teammate however the keeper denied him. His replacement produced a bigger an impact after coming on. 5/10

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (for a teammate 63) Looked lively connecting seamlessly with the striker in a natural spot, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities although his set-piece led to the opener, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Energetic when brought on assisting the second goal via an excellent ball to the back post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Appears comfortable so soon, 6
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Not enough time to make an impact, Six