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During a impressive performance, England clinched a further victory against Albania, with several squad members turning in memorable displays throughout the game.

First-choice Eleven

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested to make before the break before tested from Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. One well-timed sliding challenge on an Albanian attacker highlighted sharp reading of the game. 6/10

The debutant Tested against the opposition's primary attacker through their forward. Operated through the middle to begin with but moved to the flank after a teammate entered the fray. 7/10

The defender Advanced up the pitch when in possession, a familiar role before. Sometimes lacked urgency on the ball with the tactic abandoned by the interval. Six

The tall defender A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, as always, perhaps is a replacement to his teammate in defense as opposed to alongside him. A careless distribution later in the match came close to an opener for Albania. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly A further assured display by the rising star following his initial appearance against Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on full advantage of a clever touch behind their defense. The role is firmly his already. Seven

The newcomer His maiden beginning in an England shirt. Somewhat loose when playing out though his dangerous deliveries posed a danger. An effective game manager available to the coach to have versus defensive opponents. Shown a yellow for a rash tackle. 6/10

The midfielder Set-pieces from corners and set-plays caused problems. Enjoyed room to move on the left yet found himself in an offside position upon receiving in front of goal. Given a merited break on the hour mark. 6

The star midfielder Operated in a forward role out wide and also put in the hard yards. Displayed flashes of quality but mishit a shot high. Withdrawn late on by a teammate, his competition, after being booked. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's best chance before halftime, his strike well saved from the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah holding position, he had to offer an outlet down the right side but his crosses from wide areas were inconsistent. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

The captain The match-winner with his two more goals in an England shirt. The opener a classic opportunist's goal and the second an excellent header following a clever run off his defender. At 32, he continues to improve and England are strong contenders in the upcoming tournament with him up top. Eight

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to get into the game from the left. Had a good opening when set up by the midfielder but Strakosha kept it out. His replacement made much more of an impact when substituted. 5/10

Bench Players

• Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright and combined well with the striker in a natural spot, Six
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances yet his delivery provided the first goal, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Active when brought on and provided Kane’s second with superb cross into the area, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled already, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Not enough time to make an impact, Six