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During a impressive showing, England secured one more win against Albania, featuring multiple players delivering notable performances during the match.

Starting Lineup

Dean Henderson Not a save required during the opening 45 but then called into action from an opponent's curled attempt. A sliding tackle on an Albanian attacker showed excellent game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Challenged against Albania’s primary attacker through their forward. Played in a central role early on later drifted wider after Saka entered the fray. 7/10

The defender Advanced forward with the ball at his feet, a familiar role previously. On occasion was too casual when carrying play with the approach was shelved at half-time. Six

The tall defender A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, as always, but may be a replacement for Stones in the backline as opposed to paired with him. One wayward ball after the break almost led to an opener for Albania. Six

The young full-back A further composed display by the 20-year-old following his initial appearance versus another side. A teammate was unable to take the most of an exquisite flick over their defense. His position is firmly his already. 7/10

The newcomer His first start for his country. A bit careless in possession but his dangerous corners were a threat. An effective tempo-setter for the manager to have against defensive opponents. Cautioned after a reckless challenge. 6

The midfielder Deliveries on corner kicks and free-kicks created chances. Had license to move down the left flank yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived in front of goal. Awarded a merited break around the 60-minute point. 6/10

The star midfielder Functioned in a forward spot on the right and did plenty of the hard yards. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance but dragged an attempt wide. Substituted late on for a teammate, his rival, following a yellow card. 7

The winger Had England’s best chance of the first half, his effort well saved from Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate staying deep, he had to stretch the play on the right although his balls from the touchline varied in quality. Substituted with 15 to go. 6

Harry Kane The difference-maker scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes at international level. The first a trademark opportunist's goal and his next a classy header following a clever run off his defender. At 32, his form is unwavering and England have every chance in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. Eight

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to influence play from the left. Was presented with a decent opportunity after being played in from a teammate yet the keeper kept it out. Rashford had a greater effect in his place. 5

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Was bright and linked up well with the striker in more familiar role, 6/10
• Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances yet his delivery led to the opener, Six
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Energetic after coming on assisting Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery into the area, Seven
• Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled so soon, 6/10
• Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to make an impact, 6/10