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In a dominant performance, the English national team secured a further triumph against their opponents, with multiple players turning in notable displays on the pitch.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save required before the break until called into action from Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. One well-timed sliding challenge against an Albanian attacker demonstrated excellent reading of the game. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined by Albania’s primary attacker through Hoxha. Played through the middle initially later drifted to the flank once Saka came on. 7/10

John Stones Moved forward with the ball at his feet, as he has done in the past. Sometimes seemed hesitant when carrying play and the experiment discontinued by the interval. Six

Dan Burn Always dangerous from dead balls, typically, perhaps is a replacement to his teammate in the backline instead of paired with him. One wayward ball later in the match almost led to an opener for the visitors. Six

The young full-back A further confident performance by the youngster after his first cap versus another side. A teammate did not capitalize on the most of a gorgeous flick over the opposing backline. The left-back spot is his to lose at this stage. 7

Adam Wharton His first start in an England shirt. A bit sloppy when playing out but his whipped set-pieces were a threat. A useful pace-controller for the manager to utilize versus sides that sit back. Cautioned for a rash challenge. 6

Declan Rice Set-pieces on corner kicks and set-plays were dangerous. Was given room to drift on the left yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Granted a merited substitution around the 60-minute point. Six

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a high position on the right while also contributed with defensive duties. Showed glimpses of brilliance and dragged an attempt wide. Withdrawn in the closing stages by Rogers, a fellow player, after being booked. 7

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s clearest opportunity of the first half, his strike smartly stopped from the opposing goalkeeper. With Quansah staying deep, he had to provide width on the right although his balls from wide areas were hit and miss. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6

The captain The match-winner scoring two more goals for his country. The opener a typical poacher’s finish and the second a superb headed goal following a clever run from his marker. Aged 32, his form is unwavering and England stand a real opportunity next summer with him up top. 8

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to influence play from the left. Had a good opening when set up by the midfielder however the keeper made the save. Rashford made much more of influence when substituted. 5/10

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Was bright and combined effectively with the striker in more familiar role, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze 63) Failed to convert although his set-piece provided the opener, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Lively after coming on and provided the second goal via an excellent ball to the far post, Seven
• Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Looks established at this level, Six
• Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6