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During a dominant display, England wrapped up one more victory against Albania, featuring several players turning in memorable displays on the pitch.

Starting XI

The goalkeeper Had little to do to perform before the break before forced to intervene by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. One well-timed sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker showed his anticipation. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined against the opposition's biggest threat in Hoxha. Operated through the middle to begin with then shifted out wide once a teammate was introduced. 7

The defender Moved into midfield with the ball at his feet, as he has done previously. At times was too casual when carrying play with the approach discontinued by the interval. 6/10

The tall defender Always dangerous at set pieces, per usual, could serve as a replacement to his teammate at the back instead of paired with him. A careless pass after the break nearly resulted in an opener from the visitors. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly One more assured performance by the 20-year-old following his initial appearance against Serbia. A teammate was unable to take the most of a gorgeous flick behind their defense. His position looks secure already. Seven

The newcomer His maiden beginning in an England shirt. Somewhat careless in possession however his whipped corners posed a danger. An effective pace-controller available to the manager to call upon against sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a rash challenge. 6/10

Declan Rice Deliveries on corner kicks and free-kicks created chances. Had freedom to move in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived in front of goal. Awarded a well-earned rest after an hour. 6/10

The star midfielder Operated in a forward spot down the right and put in the hard yards. Displayed flashes of quality and mishit an attempt high. Substituted in the closing stages for Rogers, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity of the first half, his strike excellently kept out from the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate hanging back, he had to offer an outlet out wide but his crosses into the box were inconsistent. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. Six

Harry Kane The match-winner with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes in an England shirt. His first a typical poacher’s finish and the second a classy header following a clever run off his defender. Now 32, he continues to improve with the national team stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. 8

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to get into the game from the left. Was presented with a good opening after being played in by Bellingham but the keeper denied him. Rashford made much more of an impact in his place. 5

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively connecting seamlessly with Kane in a preferred position, Six
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze 63) Missed opportunities but his corner led to the breakthrough, Six
• Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Energetic upon introduction assisting Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery to the far post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Looks established already, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to make an impact, 6