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In a dominant display, England clinched one more triumph versus Albania, featuring a number of players turning in standout performances during the match.

Starting Lineup

Dean Henderson Not a save to perform before the break before called into action from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. His sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker demonstrated sharp anticipation. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Tested by the opposition's main danger in their forward. Operated in a central role early on later drifted out wide once Saka entered the fray. Seven

John Stones Moved up the pitch with the ball at his feet, a familiar role previously. On occasion lacked urgency in possession with the experiment discontinued after the break. Six

The tall defender Always dangerous from dead balls, typically, but may be an alternative to his teammate in defense instead of paired with him. A careless distribution after the break almost led to a goal for the visitors. Six

The young full-back One more assured performance from the rising star after his first cap against another side. A teammate did not capitalize on the opportunity from a gorgeous touch over the opposing backline. His position is his to lose so soon. 7/10

Adam Wharton His first start in an England shirt. A bit loose on the ball however his whipped corners posed a danger. An effective game manager for the manager to call upon versus defensive opponents. Cautioned for a rash challenge. 6

The midfielder Set-pieces on corner kicks and free kicks caused problems. Had room to roam on the left yet found himself offside upon receiving in shooting positions. Given a merited rest after an hour. Six

The star midfielder Operated in a high role out wide and put in defensive duties. Displayed moments of class but dragged an effort over. Substituted in the closing stages for Rogers, his competition, after being booked. Seven

The winger Was presented with the team's best chance before halftime, his effort smartly stopped from the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah hanging back, he was forced to stretch the play out wide yet his deliveries from wide areas were hit and miss. Replaced with 15 to go. 6/10

Harry Kane The decisive figure with his two more strikes for his country. His first a classic opportunist's goal while the second a classy headed goal after peeling away from his marker. At 32, he’s only getting better and England have every chance in the upcoming tournament with him up top. Eight

The attacker Had difficulty to influence play out wide. Was presented with a good opening when set up by the midfielder but the keeper made the save. Rashford produced a bigger an impact when substituted. Five

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice 63) Looked lively and linked up effectively with the striker in a natural spot, Six
• Saka (for the winger 63) Failed to convert but his corner provided the breakthrough, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Active when brought on and provided the second goal with a brilliant delivery into the area, 7/10
• Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable at this level, 6/10
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Not enough time to affect things, 6/10