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Throughout a impressive showing, England secured one more victory versus their opponents, featuring a number of squad members producing memorable performances on the pitch.

Starting XI

Dean Henderson Had little to do to make before the break before called into action from an opponent's bent shot. A sliding challenge on an Albanian attacker showed excellent game intelligence. Six out of ten

The debutant Examined against Albania’s main danger through Hoxha. Operated in a central role early on but moved wider after a teammate came on. 7

The defender Advanced forward when in possession, as he has done before. Sometimes lacked urgency in possession with the experiment abandoned by the interval. Six

The tall defender Always dangerous from dead balls, as always, but may be an alternative for his teammate at the back rather than paired with him. A careless distribution in the second half almost led to the first goal from the visitors. Six

Nico O’Reilly Another assured performance by the rising star following his initial appearance versus Serbia. Saka was unable to take the most of a gorgeous flick over their defense. The left-back spot is firmly his so soon. 7/10

The newcomer A debut start in an England shirt. A bit careless on the ball but his dangerous set-pieces were a threat. A handy pace-controller for the boss to have against teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow after a reckless tackle. 6

The midfielder Deliveries from dead balls and free kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed room to drift in left midfield but was offside when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Granted a deserved break around the 60-minute point. Six

The star midfielder Operated in an advanced role down the right and also contributed with dirty work. Showed glimpses of brilliance but scuffed an effort wide. Withdrawn in the closing stages by Rogers, his rival, after receiving a caution. Seven

The winger Had England’s clearest opportunity in the opening period, his effort well saved by Thomas Strakosha. As Quansah holding position, it fell to him to provide width out wide but his crosses into the box were hit and miss. Taken off late in the match. 6/10

The captain The decisive figure with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes at international level. The first a classic poacher’s finish and the second an excellent header having drifted away away from the opposition. At 32, he continues to improve and the side are strong contenders in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to make an impact out wide. Was presented with a decent opportunity after being played in by Bellingham but the keeper made the save. Rashford produced a bigger an impact after coming on. 5

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Looked lively connecting well with the striker in a natural spot, 6/10
• Saka (for the winger 63) Missed opportunities but his corner provided the breakthrough, 6
• Rashford (for the attacker 75) Active after coming on and provided the second goal with a brilliant delivery into the area, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable at this level, Six
• Morgan Rogers (for the star 84) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, 6