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Throughout a impressive showing, the English national team secured another triumph against their opponents, with a number of players turning in memorable displays throughout the game.

First-choice XI

Dean Henderson Not a save required before the break until forced to intervene from an opponent's bent shot. His sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker highlighted excellent game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Tested against Albania’s main danger in their forward. Started more centrally early on later drifted wider once a teammate entered the fray. 7

The defender Moved up the pitch with the ball at his feet, a familiar role before. On occasion lacked urgency on the ball with the approach was shelved at half-time. 6

Dan Burn Always dangerous from dead balls, per usual, but may be another option for his teammate at the back as opposed to paired with him. One wayward pass after the break came close to the first goal for Albania. 6

The young full-back One more assured showing by the rising star after his initial appearance versus another side. A teammate failed to make full advantage of an exquisite backheel behind their defense. The role is firmly his at this stage. 7

Adam Wharton His first start for his country. Slightly careless in possession though his dangerous set-pieces caused problems. An effective tempo-setter for the manager to have versus sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a rash foul. 6/10

Declan Rice Deliveries from dead balls and set-plays created chances. Was given license to move in left midfield but was offside when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Given a deserved rest on the hour mark. Six

Jude Bellingham Played in a high spot out wide while also did plenty of the hard yards. Demonstrated flashes of quality and dragged a shot wide. Replaced in the closing stages for a teammate, his competition, after being booked. 7/10

The winger Had the team's top opening of the first half, his strike smartly stopped from the Albanian keeper. As a teammate holding position, he was forced to provide width on the right although his balls from wide areas varied in quality. Taken off late in the match. 6

Harry Kane The difference-maker scoring two more finishes at international level. The first a typical poacher’s finish and his next an excellent header having drifted away from his marker. Aged 32, he’s only getting better with the national team have every chance in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. 8/10

The attacker Found it tough to get into the game on the left flank. Had a decent opportunity after being played in by Bellingham but the keeper denied him. Rashford made much more of an impact when substituted. 5/10

Bench Players

• Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Looked lively and linked up effectively with Kane in a natural spot, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Failed to convert although his set-piece provided the first goal, Six
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Lively upon introduction and provided Kane’s second with superb cross into the area, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton 75) Looks established at this level, Six
• Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Not enough time to affect things, 6/10