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Throughout a impressive display, the English national team clinched another victory against Albania, with multiple players delivering notable displays throughout the game.

Starting Eleven

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested required before the break before called into action by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. His sliding challenge against an Albanian attacker demonstrated excellent anticipation. 6/10

The debutant Examined by the opposition's biggest threat in Hoxha. Started in a central role early on but moved wider once Saka came on. Seven

The defender Advanced into midfield on the ball, as he has done before. Sometimes lacked urgency on the ball and the approach was shelved at half-time. Six

Dan Burn A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, typically, but may be another option to Stones in defense rather than alongside him. One wayward distribution in the second half came close to an opener for Albania. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly A further assured showing by the rising star following his initial appearance against another side. Saka failed to make the most of an exquisite touch behind their defense. The role is firmly his at this stage. 7

Adam Wharton A debut start in an England shirt. Slightly loose on the ball but his inswinging deliveries caused problems. A handy game manager for the manager to utilize against defensive opponents. Shown a yellow for a rash tackle. 6

The midfielder Crosses on corner kicks and set-plays created chances. Was given license to roam down the left flank only to be in an offside position when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Granted a merited substitution on the hour mark. Six

The star midfielder Operated in an advanced role down the right and put in the hard yards. Displayed moments of class but mishit an attempt wide. Replaced in the closing stages for Rogers, his rival, following a yellow card. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's best chance before halftime, his effort excellently kept out from Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah holding position, it fell to him to offer an outlet out wide but his crosses from wide areas were hit and miss. Substituted late in the match. 6

The captain The decisive figure scoring two more goals in an England shirt. His first a classic opportunist's goal while the second a superb finish with his head following a clever run off his defender. At 32, his form is unwavering with the national team stand a real opportunity next summer when he's in the team. 8/10

The attacker Had difficulty to make an impact from the left. Had a presentable chance following a pass from a teammate but the keeper made the save. His replacement made much more of an impact in his place. 5

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (for Rice 63) Looked lively connecting seamlessly with the striker in a preferred position, 6
• Saka (on for the winger 63) Missed opportunities although his set-piece created the first goal, 6
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Active when brought on and set up the second goal with a brilliant delivery into the area, 7/10
• Anderson (for Wharton 75) Appears comfortable at this level, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for the star 84) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, 6/10