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In a dominant display, the English national team wrapped up one more win versus their opponents, featuring multiple players producing notable displays on the pitch.

Starting XI

Dean Henderson Had little to do required before the break until tested from Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. A sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker showed sharp reading of the game. 6/10

The debutant Tested by Albania’s biggest threat through their forward. Operated in a central role initially later drifted out wide after Saka entered the fray. 7/10

John Stones Moved into midfield with the ball at his feet, as he has done before. Sometimes was too casual in possession with the approach abandoned by the interval. Six

The tall defender A nuisance at set pieces, typically, perhaps is a replacement to Stones at the back as opposed to his partner. A careless distribution after the break came close to an opener from the visitors. Six

The young full-back One more confident performance by the rising star following his initial appearance against Serbia. A teammate was unable to take the opportunity from a gorgeous flick over their defense. The role looks secure at this stage. Seven

The newcomer His first start in an England shirt. A bit sloppy in possession though his whipped set-pieces caused problems. An effective tempo-setter available to the coach to utilize against sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed challenge. Six

The midfielder Deliveries from corners and free kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed license to drift on the left but was in an offside position when the ball arrived in front of goal. Granted a merited break on the hour mark. Six

Jude Bellingham Operated in a high role down the right and did plenty of defensive duties. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance but mishit an attempt wide. Replaced towards the end for a teammate, his rival, after being booked. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's top opening in the opening period, his strike excellently kept out by the opposing goalkeeper. With Quansah staying deep, he was forced to provide width down the right side although his balls from wide areas were hit and miss. Replaced late in the match. Six

The captain The difference-maker scoring two more finishes for his country. The opener a classic poacher’s finish and his next an excellent header after peeling away from his marker. Aged 32, he’s only getting better and the side stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament with him up top. 8

The attacker Struggled to influence play on the left flank. Was presented with a presentable chance after being played in by Bellingham yet Strakosha denied him. His replacement produced a bigger an impact when substituted. 5/10

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Looked lively connecting well with the striker in a preferred position, 6
• Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert yet his delivery created the opener, 6/10
• Rashford (for the attacker 75) Active after coming on assisting the second goal with a brilliant delivery to the back post, 7
• Anderson (for Wharton 75) Appears comfortable already, 6
• Morgan Rogers (for the star 84) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6