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During a impressive performance, the English national team secured one more victory against their opponents, with several squad members delivering standout performances during the match.

Starting Eleven

Dean Henderson Not a save to make in the first half until tested from an opponent's curling effort. A sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker demonstrated excellent game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged by the opposition's main danger in Hoxha. Played through the middle to begin with but moved to the flank after Saka came on. Seven

John Stones Pushed forward when in possession, a familiar role in the past. On occasion was too casual in possession with the approach was shelved after the break. 6/10

The tall defender A nuisance at set pieces, per usual, but may be another option to Stones in defense instead of paired with him. One wayward ball after the break came close to an opener from Albania. 6/10

The young full-back Another confident display from the youngster following his initial appearance against another side. Saka did not capitalize on the opportunity from a gorgeous touch behind the opposing backline. The role is firmly his at this stage. Seven

The newcomer His first start with the national team. Slightly loose when playing out but his whipped corners posed a danger. A handy tempo-setter for the boss to call upon versus defensive opponents. Booked for a rash challenge. 6/10

The midfielder Set-pieces from dead balls and free kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed freedom to move down the left flank but was in an offside position upon receiving with a chance to score. Granted a deserved break around the 60-minute point. 6

The star midfielder Functioned in a forward spot out wide while also put in the hard yards. Demonstrated flashes of quality and mishit an effort over. Withdrawn towards the end by a teammate, a fellow player, after being booked. Seven

The winger Was presented with the team's top opening of the first half, his shot smartly stopped from the opposing goalkeeper. As a teammate staying deep, it fell to him to offer an outlet down the right side but his crosses into the box were inconsistent. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. Six

Harry Kane The match-winner scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes for his country. His first a trademark opportunist's goal and his next a classy header having drifted away off his defender. At 32, he’s only getting better and the side have every chance next summer with him leading the line. Eight

Eberechi Eze Struggled to get into the game on the left flank. Was presented with a decent opportunity when set up from a teammate however the keeper made the save. His replacement produced a bigger influence in his place. 5/10

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice 63) Looked lively and combined well with Kane in a preferred position, Six
• Saka (on for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances although his set-piece provided the first goal, 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Active when brought on and set up the captain's brace with superb cross to the back post, 7/10
• Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled so soon, 6
• Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Not enough time to influence the game, 6/10