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Throughout a dominant performance, England clinched a further win versus Albania, featuring a number of players turning in notable displays throughout the game.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Not a save to make before the break but then called into action by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. His sliding tackle on Qazim Laci highlighted excellent anticipation. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined against the opposition's main danger through Hoxha. Played through the middle to begin with then shifted wider after Saka entered the fray. 7

John Stones Pushed up the pitch with the ball at his feet, a familiar role in the past. Sometimes was too casual when carrying play and the tactic abandoned after the break. 6/10

Dan Burn A nuisance from dead balls, typically, perhaps is another option for his teammate at the back as opposed to his partner. A careless distribution later in the match came close to an opener from the visitors. Six

The young full-back Another composed showing by the youngster after his debut against Serbia. Saka failed to make the opportunity from a clever flick behind the opposing backline. The left-back spot is his to lose so soon. Seven

The newcomer A debut start with the national team. Somewhat careless when playing out though his inswinging corners caused problems. A handy game manager for the coach to utilize against sides that sit back. Booked for a poorly timed foul. 6/10

The midfielder Deliveries on corner kicks and free kicks were dangerous. Had room to roam in left midfield only to be in an offside position upon receiving in front of goal. Given a well-earned break on the hour mark. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Played in an advanced position on the right and put in dirty work. Displayed flashes of quality and scuffed an effort over. Withdrawn in the closing stages for Rogers, his rival, after being booked. 7

The winger Was presented with England’s best chance of the first half, his strike smartly stopped by Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate holding position, he had to offer an outlet down the right side yet his deliveries from wide areas varied in quality. Replaced with 15 to go. Six

The captain The difference-maker netting two more finishes at international level. The opener a typical poacher’s finish and the second an excellent finish with his head after peeling away off his defender. At 32, he continues to improve and England have every chance next summer with him leading the line. Eight

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to make an impact out wide. Was presented with a presentable chance following a pass by Bellingham but Strakosha made the save. His replacement produced a bigger an impact after coming on. Five

Bench Players

• Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Looked lively and combined seamlessly with the striker in a natural spot, 6
• Saka (on for the winger 63) Spurned chances yet his delivery provided the first goal, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Energetic when brought on and provided the second goal with a brilliant delivery to the far post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Looks established already, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star 84) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6