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Throughout a dominant showing, the English national team clinched another win versus Albania, featuring a number of players delivering notable performances during the match.

Starting Lineup

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested to make during the opening 45 but then forced to intervene from an opponent's bent shot. His sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker showed his anticipation. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Tested by the opposition's main danger in their forward. Started through the middle to begin with then shifted out wide after Saka entered the fray. 7/10

The defender Advanced up the pitch on the ball, something he's known for in the past. On occasion seemed hesitant when carrying play and the experiment was shelved at half-time. 6/10

The tall defender Always dangerous from dead balls, per usual, perhaps is another option to Stones at the back as opposed to alongside him. A loose distribution after the break nearly resulted in the first goal for Albania. Six

The young full-back Another assured performance from the youngster after his first cap versus Serbia. A teammate was unable to take the opportunity from a gorgeous touch over the opposing backline. The left-back spot is firmly his so soon. 7/10

The newcomer A debut start in an England shirt. Slightly loose in possession but his whipped corners were a threat. An effective pace-controller available to the coach to have against sides that sit back. Cautioned after a reckless foul. Six

The midfielder Deliveries on corner kicks and free-kicks caused problems. Was given room to drift down the left flank only to be offside when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Granted a merited rest around the 60-minute point. Six

The star midfielder Operated in a high role down the right while also put in the hard yards. Demonstrated moments of class and dragged an attempt wide. Substituted towards the end for a teammate, a fellow player, after being booked. 7

The winger Was presented with the team's top opening in the opening period, his strike excellently kept out from Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah holding position, it fell to him to stretch the play out wide but his crosses from wide areas varied in quality. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

The captain The match-winner with his two more goals at international level. His first a typical poacher’s finish and the second an excellent header following a clever run away from the opposition. At 32, he’s only getting better with the national team are strong contenders in future competitions with him leading the line. Eight

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to get into the game from the left. Was presented with a good opening after being played in from a teammate yet Strakosha kept it out. His replacement produced a bigger influence when substituted. 5

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for a teammate 63) Looked lively connecting effectively with the striker in a natural spot, 6
• Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities yet his delivery led to the breakthrough, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Active after coming on and set up the second goal via an excellent ball into the area, 7
• Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable so soon, 6
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Insufficient minutes to make an impact, Six