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Throughout a impressive performance, the English national team wrapped up another triumph versus Albania, featuring several squad members delivering standout displays throughout the game.

First-choice Eleven

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested to make in the first half before forced to intervene by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. One well-timed sliding challenge against an Albanian attacker highlighted his anticipation. Six out of ten

The debutant Tested against Albania’s main danger in their forward. Played through the middle initially then shifted wider once Saka entered the fray. 7/10

The defender Moved into midfield on the ball, a familiar role in the past. On occasion was too casual in possession and the tactic was shelved by the interval. Six

Dan Burn A constant threat from dead balls, as always, perhaps is another option for his teammate in the backline instead of paired with him. A loose distribution after the break came close to an opener for the visitors. 6/10

The young full-back Another assured showing by the 20-year-old after his initial appearance against Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on full advantage of an exquisite backheel behind their defense. The role is his to lose at this stage. Seven

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning for his country. Somewhat loose in possession though his inswinging corners caused problems. A useful pace-controller for the manager to call upon versus teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow for a rash tackle. 6/10

Declan Rice Set-pieces on corner kicks and free kicks caused problems. Had freedom to drift on the left only to be offside upon receiving in shooting positions. Awarded a deserved substitution on the hour mark. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Operated in a forward spot down the right and also put in the hard yards. Demonstrated flashes of quality but dragged an attempt wide. Substituted towards the end by Rogers, his rival, after receiving a caution. 7

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s clearest opportunity in the opening period, his shot well saved by the opposing goalkeeper. With Quansah holding position, he was forced to stretch the play out wide yet his deliveries from the touchline were inconsistent. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6

Harry Kane The match-winner scoring two more finishes at international level. His first a trademark poacher’s finish and his next a superb headed goal following a clever run away from the opposition. At 32, he’s only getting better and England have every chance in the upcoming tournament with him up top. Eight

The attacker Struggled to make an impact out wide. Was presented with a decent opportunity when set up by Bellingham yet Strakosha made the save. Rashford produced a bigger influence when substituted. 5/10

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Looked lively connecting seamlessly with the striker in more familiar role, Six
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze 63) Spurned chances although his set-piece provided the breakthrough, 6
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Active when brought on assisting the captain's brace with superb cross to the far post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Looks established so soon, 6/10
• Rogers (for the star 84) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6/10