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During a impressive display, England secured another victory against their opponents, with a number of squad members delivering memorable displays on the pitch.

Starting XI

The goalkeeper Had little to do required in the first half until called into action from an opponent's curling effort. His sliding challenge on an Albanian attacker highlighted excellent game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged by Albania’s main danger through Hoxha. Started more centrally early on later drifted to the flank after Saka entered the fray. 7/10

The defender Pushed up the pitch with the ball at his feet, something he's known for before. On occasion lacked urgency in possession and the experiment abandoned by the interval. 6/10

Dan Burn A nuisance from dead balls, per usual, perhaps is an alternative for Stones in defense instead of his partner. One wayward pass after the break almost led to an opener from Albania. Six

Nico O’Reilly Another confident performance by the 20-year-old following his debut against another side. Saka did not capitalize on the most of a gorgeous backheel over their defense. The left-back spot is his to lose already. 7

The newcomer His first start for his country. Somewhat sloppy when playing out however his dangerous set-pieces caused problems. A useful pace-controller available to the boss to have versus defensive opponents. Cautioned for a poorly timed challenge. Six

The midfielder Deliveries on corner kicks and free-kicks created chances. Enjoyed room to drift on the left only to be offside as the pass came in shooting positions. Given a deserved break on the hour mark. 6

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a high role down the right and put in dirty work. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance but dragged an effort wide. Withdrawn in the closing stages by Rogers, his competition, following a yellow card. Seven

The winger Had the team's best chance before halftime, his strike smartly stopped from the Albanian keeper. As a teammate holding position, he was forced to provide width down the right side yet his deliveries from wide areas varied in quality. Taken off late in the match. Six

Harry Kane The match-winner scoring 77th and 78th finishes for his country. The first a typical opportunist's goal and his next an excellent headed goal after peeling away away from the opposition. At 32, he continues to improve and England have every chance in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. Eight

The attacker Had difficulty to influence play out wide. Was presented with a presentable chance after being played in by the midfielder however Strakosha denied him. Rashford produced a bigger an impact after coming on. Five

Substitutes

• Foden (for Rice 63) Looked lively and linked up seamlessly with Kane in a preferred position, 6
• Saka (for the winger 63) Spurned chances but his corner led to the opener, Six
• Rashford (for Bowen 75) Energetic after coming on and provided Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery to the back post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Seems settled already, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Not enough time to make an impact, Six