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Throughout a commanding performance, England clinched one more triumph versus their opponents, with a number of players delivering standout displays throughout the game.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Had little to do required in the first half but then tested from Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. A sliding challenge on Qazim Laci demonstrated his anticipation. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined by Albania’s primary attacker through their forward. Operated more centrally early on then shifted out wide after a teammate came on. 7/10

John Stones Pushed up the pitch with the ball at his feet, a familiar role previously. Sometimes lacked urgency in possession with the tactic was shelved after the break. 6/10

Dan Burn Always dangerous from dead balls, typically, but may be an alternative for Stones at the back rather than paired with him. One wayward distribution in the second half nearly resulted in a goal from Albania. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly One more composed display by the youngster after his first cap versus Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on full advantage of an exquisite touch over the Albania defence. The role is firmly his at this stage. 7/10

Adam Wharton A debut start with the national team. Slightly careless on the ball but his whipped set-pieces posed a danger. An effective tempo-setter for the manager to call upon against sides that sit back. Cautioned after a reckless foul. 6

Declan Rice Set-pieces on corner kicks and set-plays were dangerous. Had room to move down the left flank only to be in an offside position when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Awarded a merited break on the hour mark. 6

Jude Bellingham Operated in a forward role down the right and also put in dirty work. Demonstrated flashes of quality and mishit an attempt high. Replaced in the closing stages by Rogers, his competition, after receiving a caution. 7/10

The winger Had the team's clearest opportunity of the first half, his strike excellently kept out from Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah holding position, he had to offer an outlet on the right although his balls into the box varied in quality. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. 6

The captain The match-winner netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals at international level. His first a typical poacher’s finish while the second a classy finish with his head having drifted away from his marker. Aged 32, he’s only getting better with the national team have every chance in future competitions when he's in the team. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to get into the game out wide. Had a decent opportunity when set up by the midfielder yet the keeper kept it out. His replacement made much more of effect in his place. 5/10

Replacements

• Foden (for a teammate 63) Was bright and combined seamlessly with the striker in a preferred position, 6/10
• Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities although his set-piece created the breakthrough, Six
• Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Energetic after coming on and set up the second goal with a brilliant delivery into the area, 7
• Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Looks established already, 6/10
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Not enough time to affect things, Six