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During a impressive showing, England clinched another victory versus Albania, with several squad members delivering memorable performances during the match.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Not a save to make before the break but then called into action by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. A sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker demonstrated his reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Challenged against the opposition's biggest threat in their forward. Started more centrally initially later drifted out wide after Saka entered the fray. Seven

The defender Moved up the pitch when in possession, as he has done before. On occasion lacked urgency when carrying play and the approach abandoned at half-time. Six

The tall defender Always dangerous from dead balls, as always, could serve as another option to his teammate in the backline rather than his partner. A careless pass later in the match almost led to a goal for Albania. 6/10

The young full-back Another assured showing from the 20-year-old following his first cap against Serbia. A teammate failed to make full advantage of an exquisite flick over the Albania defence. The role is his to lose already. 7/10

Adam Wharton His first start with the national team. Somewhat loose on the ball however his whipped deliveries caused problems. An effective tempo-setter available to the coach to have against teams who drop deep. Booked after a reckless foul. Six

The midfielder Crosses from dead balls and set-plays created chances. Was given license to drift on the left only to be offside when the ball arrived in front of goal. Given a well-earned rest after an hour. Six

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a forward position out wide while also contributed with defensive duties. Displayed moments of class but mishit an effort wide. Replaced late on by a teammate, a fellow player, following a yellow card. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s best chance in the opening period, his strike smartly stopped from Thomas Strakosha. With a teammate hanging back, he had to stretch the play down the right side although his balls from the touchline varied in quality. Taken off late in the match. 6

The captain The difference-maker scoring 77th and 78th finishes in an England shirt. His first a classic opportunist's goal while the second a classy finish with his head following a clever run from his marker. At 32, he’s only getting better and England stand a real opportunity in future competitions with him leading the line. 8

Eberechi Eze Struggled to influence play on the left flank. Was presented with a presentable chance when set up by the midfielder however the keeper made the save. His replacement had a greater an impact in his place. 5/10

Bench Players

• Foden (for a teammate 63) Was bright connecting well with the striker in a preferred position, Six
• Saka (for Eze 63) Failed to convert although his set-piece led to the breakthrough, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Energetic when brought on and set up the captain's brace via an excellent ball to the back post, 7
• Anderson (for Wharton 75) Seems settled at this level, Six
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to influence the game, Six