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During a impressive display, the English national team wrapped up one more victory versus their opponents, with multiple squad members turning in notable displays throughout the game.

Starting XI

Dean Henderson Not a save to make during the opening 45 until called into action by Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. A sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker highlighted his reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Challenged by the opposition's primary attacker through their forward. Played more centrally initially then shifted wider after a teammate entered the fray. Seven

The defender Pushed up the pitch on the ball, something he's known for previously. Sometimes lacked urgency in possession with the approach abandoned after the break. Six

The tall defender Always dangerous at set pieces, as always, but may be an alternative to Stones in defense as opposed to his partner. One wayward distribution after the break nearly resulted in a goal for Albania. 6

Nico O’Reilly One more confident showing by the rising star after his debut versus Serbia. A teammate failed to make the opportunity from an exquisite flick behind the opposing backline. His position is firmly his already. 7/10

Adam Wharton His first start for his country. A bit careless on the ball though his whipped set-pieces posed a danger. A useful game manager for the manager to have against defensive opponents. Booked for a poorly timed tackle. Six

Declan Rice Deliveries on corner kicks and free-kicks caused problems. Was given freedom to drift down the left flank only to be in an offside position as the pass came in front of goal. Awarded a deserved rest after an hour. Six

Jude Bellingham Functioned in an advanced spot down the right and put in the hard yards. Displayed flashes of quality and scuffed an effort high. Substituted in the closing stages by a teammate, a fellow player, after being booked. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s top opening of the first half, his strike smartly stopped from the opposing goalkeeper. With Quansah staying deep, he had to provide width down the right side although his balls into the box were hit and miss. Replaced with 15 to go. 6/10

The captain The difference-maker scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes in an England shirt. The opener a trademark close-range tap-in and the second a classy header after peeling away off his defender. Aged 32, he continues to improve and England have every chance next summer with him leading the line. 8

The attacker Had difficulty to make an impact from the left. Was presented with a good opening when set up by the midfielder but the keeper kept it out. His replacement had a greater an impact in his place. Five

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Looked lively and linked up seamlessly with the striker in more familiar role, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances although his set-piece provided the opener, 6
• Rashford (for Bowen 75) Lively when brought on and provided the second goal via an excellent ball to the far post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable already, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star 84) Not enough time to affect things, 6/10