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In a impressive display, the English national team secured a further win versus their opponents, featuring multiple squad members turning in standout displays on the pitch.

First-choice XI

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested to make during the opening 45 but then tested by an opponent's bent shot. One well-timed sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker showed excellent game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Tested against Albania’s main danger in Hoxha. Operated through the middle initially then shifted wider once a teammate came on. 7/10

The defender Pushed into midfield when in possession, as he has done previously. At times lacked urgency when carrying play and the tactic discontinued after the break. Six

Dan Burn Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, per usual, perhaps is a replacement to Stones at the back instead of alongside him. A careless pass after the break came close to a goal for the visitors. 6

The young full-back Another composed showing by the rising star following his initial appearance against another side. Saka failed to make the most of a gorgeous touch behind their defense. The left-back spot looks secure at this stage. 7

The newcomer His first start in an England shirt. Somewhat loose in possession however his inswinging set-pieces posed a danger. A useful tempo-setter available to the coach to call upon versus teams who drop deep. Booked after a reckless foul. 6/10

Declan Rice Set-pieces from dead balls and free-kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed room to move on the left but was offside upon receiving in front of goal. Awarded a well-earned break after an hour. 6

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a forward position down the right while also did plenty of dirty work. Demonstrated moments of class and mishit an effort wide. Substituted late on by a teammate, his rival, after being booked. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity in the opening period, his effort excellently kept out by Thomas Strakosha. As Quansah holding position, it fell to him to stretch the play out wide although his balls from the touchline varied in quality. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

The captain The match-winner scoring two more goals in an England shirt. His first a trademark poacher’s finish while the second an excellent header following a clever run away from the opposition. Aged 32, he continues to improve and the side have every chance next summer with him leading the line. Eight

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to influence play from the left. Was presented with a good opening after being played in by the midfielder however the keeper denied him. His replacement made much more of influence in his place. Five

Replacements

• Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright connecting well with the striker in a preferred position, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Failed to convert although his set-piece provided the first goal, 6
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Energetic when brought on and provided the second goal with a brilliant delivery to the back post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Looks established so soon, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to make an impact, 6/10