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In a commanding showing, England wrapped up another triumph versus Albania, featuring several squad members turning in standout displays during the match.

First-choice Eleven

Dean Henderson Had little to do to make before the break until called into action by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. His sliding intervention on Qazim Laci highlighted excellent game intelligence. 6/10

The debutant Challenged by the opposition's main danger in Hoxha. Started through the middle to begin with but moved to the flank after Saka came on. 7/10

The defender Advanced forward on the ball, as he has done in the past. At times lacked urgency when carrying play with the approach abandoned by the interval. 6

Dan Burn Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, as always, could serve as another option to his teammate at the back instead of alongside him. A loose distribution in the second half almost led to a goal for the visitors. Six

The young full-back One more confident display by the 20-year-old after his initial appearance against another side. A teammate failed to make full advantage of an exquisite flick over their defense. The left-back spot is his to lose already. 7

The newcomer His maiden beginning with the national team. A bit careless in possession though his inswinging deliveries caused problems. A useful tempo-setter for the coach to call upon against teams who drop deep. Cautioned for a poorly timed challenge. Six

The midfielder Deliveries from corners and set-plays were dangerous. Enjoyed room to drift down the left flank only to be offside as the pass came with a chance to score. Granted a well-earned break on the hour mark. 6/10

The star midfielder Played in a high role out wide and also contributed with the hard yards. Demonstrated flashes of quality but mishit a shot high. Replaced in the closing stages for Rogers, his competition, after being booked. Seven

The winger Was presented with England’s best chance before halftime, his strike smartly stopped by Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate hanging back, he had to provide width out wide yet his deliveries into the box varied in quality. Replaced with 15 to go. 6

The captain The match-winner with his two more goals for his country. The opener a typical close-range tap-in and the second a classy headed goal after peeling away off his defender. Aged 32, he’s only getting better and England have every chance in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. Eight

The attacker Found it tough to make an impact out wide. Had a presentable chance after being played in by the midfielder yet the keeper kept it out. Rashford had a greater effect when substituted. Five

Substitutes

• Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright and combined well with the striker in a natural spot, Six
• Saka (on for Eze 63) Failed to convert yet his delivery led to the opener, 6
• Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Lively when brought on and provided Kane’s second with superb cross into the area, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Looks established at this level, 6
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6