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During a impressive showing, England secured a further triumph versus Albania, featuring several players delivering standout performances on the pitch.

Starting Lineup

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested to make in the first half until called into action from an opponent's curling effort. A sliding tackle on Qazim Laci demonstrated sharp anticipation. 6/10

The debutant Tested by Albania’s main danger through their forward. Played through the middle early on but moved to the flank after Saka was introduced. 7/10

John Stones Advanced up the pitch with the ball at his feet, a familiar role previously. Sometimes was too casual in possession and the approach discontinued by the interval. Six

Dan Burn A nuisance from dead balls, per usual, perhaps is an alternative to his teammate in defense rather than alongside him. A careless pass in the second half nearly resulted in the first goal from the visitors. 6

Nico O’Reilly A further confident display from the 20-year-old after his first cap against another side. Saka failed to make the opportunity from a clever touch behind their defense. The left-back spot is firmly his at this stage. 7

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning in an England shirt. Somewhat loose in possession but his inswinging set-pieces were a threat. A handy game manager for the boss to utilize versus defensive opponents. Booked after a reckless tackle. 6/10

Declan Rice Crosses on corner kicks and free kicks were dangerous. Was given freedom to drift in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Granted a well-earned break around the 60-minute point. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Operated in an advanced role down the right and also did plenty of the hard yards. Displayed moments of class and scuffed an effort wide. Withdrawn late on for Rogers, his rival, following a yellow card. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s top opening of the first half, his strike excellently kept out from Thomas Strakosha. With a teammate holding position, he had to offer an outlet down the right side yet his deliveries from the touchline varied in quality. Substituted with 15 to go. Six

Harry Kane The difference-maker scoring 77th and 78th strikes at international level. The first a typical poacher’s finish and his next an excellent finish with his head following a clever run from his marker. Aged 32, his form is unwavering and the side have every chance in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. 8

The attacker Had difficulty to get into the game out wide. Had a presentable chance when set up by Bellingham however Strakosha denied him. Rashford produced a bigger an impact when substituted. 5

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Was bright and linked up effectively with Kane in a preferred position, Six
• Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert yet his delivery created the opener, 6/10
• Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Active upon introduction and provided the second goal with a brilliant delivery to the far post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable already, 6
• Rogers (for the star 84) Too brief a spell to make an impact, 6/10