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Throughout a dominant display, England wrapped up another win against Albania, with several players delivering memorable performances during the match.

First-choice XI

Dean Henderson Not a save to make in the first half before forced to intervene from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. A sliding tackle on Qazim Laci highlighted excellent game intelligence. 6/10

The debutant Challenged against Albania’s biggest threat through Hoxha. Started through the middle initially later drifted out wide after a teammate entered the fray. Seven

The defender Moved into midfield on the ball, something he's known for before. Sometimes lacked urgency on the ball with the tactic abandoned by the interval. Six

The tall defender A constant threat from dead balls, as always, could serve as another option to his teammate in defense instead of paired with him. A loose pass later in the match nearly resulted in the first goal from Albania. Six

Nico O’Reilly Another composed showing by the youngster after his debut versus Serbia. Saka was unable to take the opportunity from a gorgeous backheel behind the opposing backline. His position is his to lose at this stage. Seven

Adam Wharton A debut start with the national team. Slightly sloppy when playing out however his inswinging corners caused problems. A useful tempo-setter available to the boss to utilize against sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a rash tackle. 6

The midfielder Crosses on corner kicks and free kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed freedom to drift on the left but was offside as the pass came with a chance to score. Granted a well-earned rest on the hour mark. 6/10

The star midfielder Functioned in a high spot out wide and put in the hard yards. Displayed moments of class but mishit an attempt wide. Replaced in the closing stages by a teammate, a fellow player, following a yellow card. 7/10

The winger Was presented with England’s best chance before halftime, his strike smartly stopped by the opposing goalkeeper. With Quansah staying deep, it fell to him to offer an outlet down the right side although his balls from wide areas varied in quality. Replaced late in the match. Six

Harry Kane The difference-maker netting two more goals for his country. The first a typical poacher’s finish while the second a classy finish with his head following a clever run off his defender. Aged 32, he continues to improve with the national team have every chance in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. Eight

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to get into the game out wide. Was presented with a good opening after being played in from a teammate but Strakosha kept it out. Rashford produced a bigger an impact after coming on. 5/10

Substitutes

• Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp connecting well with the striker in a natural spot, 6
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Missed opportunities but his corner created the breakthrough, 6
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Lively after coming on assisting Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery to the back post, Seven
• Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Seems settled at this level, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Not enough time to make an impact, 6/10