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Throughout a impressive performance, the English national team wrapped up another triumph against their opponents, featuring a number of players turning in memorable displays throughout the game.

First-choice Lineup

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested to perform during the opening 45 but then forced to intervene by an opponent's curled attempt. One well-timed sliding tackle against an Albanian attacker demonstrated sharp reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged by Albania’s primary attacker in their forward. Started through the middle to begin with but moved to the flank after a teammate entered the fray. Seven

The defender Pushed up the pitch with the ball at his feet, something he's known for previously. Sometimes lacked urgency when carrying play with the approach discontinued at half-time. 6

The tall defender Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, as always, perhaps is another option to Stones at the back rather than his partner. A loose ball in the second half almost led to a goal from the visitors. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly Another confident display by the 20-year-old following his initial appearance against Serbia. A teammate was unable to take the most of a clever touch over the Albania defence. The role is firmly his at this stage. Seven

The newcomer A debut start in an England shirt. Somewhat careless on the ball but his whipped set-pieces caused problems. An effective game manager for the coach to call upon against teams who drop deep. Booked after a reckless tackle. Six

Declan Rice Crosses from corners and free kicks caused problems. Had license to drift in left midfield only to be offside when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Granted a merited rest around the 60-minute point. 6/10

The star midfielder Operated in a high role down the right and also contributed with defensive duties. Showed glimpses of brilliance and dragged an attempt over. Substituted late on for Rogers, his competition, following a yellow card. 7/10

The winger Was presented with England’s best chance of the first half, his strike well saved by the opposing goalkeeper. With Quansah staying deep, it fell to him to offer an outlet on the right but his crosses into the box varied in quality. Substituted late in the match. Six

Harry Kane The match-winner netting 77th and 78th goals in an England shirt. The first a trademark close-range tap-in and his next an excellent header following a clever run off his defender. At 32, his form is unwavering with the national team have every chance next summer with him leading the line. 8

The attacker Found it tough to get into the game on the left flank. Had a presentable chance following a pass by Bellingham but the keeper made the save. His replacement made much more of influence after coming on. 5/10

Bench Players

• Foden (replacing Rice 63) Looked lively connecting effectively with the striker in more familiar role, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze 63) Spurned chances although his set-piece created the opener, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Active upon introduction and provided the second goal with superb cross into the area, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton 75) Seems settled so soon, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star 84) Not enough time to make an impact, Six