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Throughout a impressive showing, England wrapped up another triumph versus Albania, with multiple players producing notable performances on the pitch.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Had little to do required in the first half until called into action from an opponent's curling effort. A sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker demonstrated sharp reading of the game. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Challenged against the opposition's main danger through their forward. Played through the middle initially then shifted wider once Saka came on. 7/10

John Stones Moved forward when in possession, something he's known for before. On occasion was too casual when carrying play with the experiment abandoned by the interval. Six

Dan Burn A nuisance at set pieces, per usual, could serve as an alternative to his teammate in the backline rather than paired with him. A careless pass after the break came close to the first goal for Albania. 6

Nico O’Reilly One more confident performance from the 20-year-old after his first cap against Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on full advantage of a clever flick behind the opposing backline. The role looks secure already. 7

Adam Wharton His first start with the national team. A bit sloppy in possession though his whipped deliveries posed a danger. A handy tempo-setter for the manager to have versus teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow for a rash challenge. Six

Declan Rice Set-pieces on corner kicks and free-kicks caused problems. Enjoyed room to move in left midfield but was offside when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Granted a merited substitution after an hour. Six

The star midfielder Operated in an advanced role out wide and also put in the hard yards. Displayed moments of class but mishit a shot over. Substituted towards the end for a teammate, his rival, after being booked. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s top opening of the first half, his strike excellently kept out by the Albanian keeper. With a teammate hanging back, he had to stretch the play on the right although his balls into the box were hit and miss. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

The captain The difference-maker with his 77th and 78th goals in an England shirt. His first a trademark poacher’s finish while the second an excellent header following a clever run from his marker. At 32, his form is unwavering and the side are strong contenders next summer with him up top. Eight

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to get into the game out wide. Had a presentable chance when set up by the midfielder however the keeper kept it out. His replacement made much more of an impact in his place. 5

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Appeared sharp and combined seamlessly with Kane in more familiar role, 6
• Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances although his set-piece led to the breakthrough, 6
• Rashford (for the attacker 75) Active upon introduction and provided Kane’s second with superb cross to the far post, Seven
• Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable already, 6
• Morgan Rogers (for the star 84) Too brief a spell to make an impact, 6/10