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Throughout a dominant display, England secured a further victory versus Albania, with several squad members delivering notable displays during the match.

Starting Lineup

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested to make during the opening 45 but then tested by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. His sliding intervention against Qazim Laci demonstrated his anticipation. Six out of ten

The debutant Tested against the opposition's primary attacker in their forward. Started through the middle initially later drifted out wide after Saka came on. Seven

John Stones Moved up the pitch on the ball, a familiar role in the past. On occasion lacked urgency when carrying play and the tactic abandoned by the interval. Six

The tall defender A constant threat from dead balls, as always, could serve as another option for his teammate at the back instead of paired with him. One wayward pass in the second half nearly resulted in a goal from the visitors. 6

Nico O’Reilly Another composed showing from the youngster after his initial appearance against another side. Saka failed to make the most of a clever backheel over the Albania defence. His position is his to lose at this stage. 7

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning for his country. A bit loose when playing out but his dangerous corners were a threat. A handy game manager available to the coach to utilize versus defensive opponents. Booked for a rash foul. Six

The midfielder Set-pieces from corners and free kicks caused problems. Was given room to roam down the left flank but was offside upon receiving with a chance to score. Given a well-earned substitution on the hour mark. 6/10

The star midfielder Operated in an advanced position out wide and put in dirty work. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance and mishit a shot over. Replaced towards the end for a teammate, his competition, after being booked. 7

The winger Had the team's clearest opportunity before halftime, his strike excellently kept out from Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah staying deep, he was forced to stretch the play on the right yet his deliveries into the box were inconsistent. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

Harry Kane The difference-maker with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals at international level. The opener a typical poacher’s finish and his next an excellent finish with his head after peeling away off his defender. At 32, his form is unwavering and England stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament with him up top. Eight

The attacker Struggled to get into the game from the left. Was presented with a good opening following a pass by the midfielder yet Strakosha kept it out. Rashford had a greater influence in his place. 5

Replacements

• Foden (for Rice 63) Was bright and combined effectively with Kane in a natural spot, 6
• Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities although his set-piece created the first goal, 6/10
• Rashford (for Bowen 75) Active after coming on and provided the second goal with superb cross to the far post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Looks established at this level, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to influence the game, Six