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Throughout a impressive display, England secured a further win against their opponents, featuring multiple squad members turning in memorable performances during the match.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Not a save to make in the first half before called into action from an opponent's bent shot. His sliding tackle against Qazim Laci highlighted sharp game intelligence. 6/10

The debutant Examined against Albania’s main danger in Hoxha. Operated more centrally early on then shifted out wide after a teammate was introduced. Seven

The defender Moved into midfield with the ball at his feet, as he has done in the past. On occasion lacked urgency in possession with the tactic abandoned at half-time. Six

Dan Burn A constant threat from dead balls, per usual, could serve as an alternative for his teammate at the back rather than his partner. A loose distribution later in the match almost led to a goal for Albania. Six

Nico O’Reilly One more assured performance by the youngster after his debut against Serbia. A teammate was unable to take the opportunity from a gorgeous touch behind the opposing backline. His position looks secure already. Seven

Adam Wharton His first start in an England shirt. A bit loose when playing out though his dangerous corners were a threat. A handy tempo-setter available to the coach to call upon versus teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow for a rash tackle. 6/10

Declan Rice Deliveries from corners and free-kicks created chances. Had license to move on the left yet found himself offside when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Given a deserved substitution after an hour. 6

Jude Bellingham Operated in a forward position out wide and contributed with defensive duties. Showed moments of class and scuffed a shot high. Substituted in the closing stages by a teammate, a fellow player, after being booked. 7

The winger Was presented with England’s best chance before halftime, his shot excellently kept out from Thomas Strakosha. With a teammate hanging back, he was forced to provide width on the right but his crosses from wide areas were inconsistent. Substituted late in the match. Six

The captain The difference-maker with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes in an England shirt. The first a trademark poacher’s finish and his next an excellent headed goal after peeling away off his defender. At 32, he continues to improve with the national team stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to get into the game out wide. Had a presentable chance after being played in by Bellingham yet the keeper made the save. His replacement made much more of an impact after coming on. 5

Substitutes

• Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Was bright and combined well with the striker in a natural spot, Six
• Saka (on for the winger 63) Spurned chances but his corner created the first goal, Six
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Active upon introduction and set up the second goal with superb cross into the area, 7
• Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable already, 6
• Rogers (replacing the star 84) Too brief a spell to make an impact, Six