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Throughout a dominant display, the English national team wrapped up one more victory against Albania, featuring multiple squad members turning in notable displays throughout the game.

First-choice XI

Dean Henderson Not a save to perform during the opening 45 but then called into action from an opponent's bent shot. One well-timed sliding intervention on Qazim Laci highlighted excellent game intelligence. Six out of ten

The debutant Tested by Albania’s main danger in their forward. Started through the middle initially later drifted wider once a teammate came on. 7

John Stones Advanced into midfield with the ball at his feet, a familiar role previously. At times lacked urgency on the ball and the tactic discontinued after the break. 6/10

Dan Burn Always dangerous from dead balls, per usual, could serve as an alternative for Stones in defense instead of alongside him. A careless pass in the second half nearly resulted in a goal from the visitors. 6

Nico O’Reilly A further assured performance from the youngster following his debut versus Serbia. Saka failed to make the most of a gorgeous backheel over their defense. His position is firmly his already. 7/10

Adam Wharton A debut start for his country. A bit sloppy on the ball however his inswinging corners posed a danger. A handy tempo-setter available to the manager to have versus teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow after a reckless foul. 6/10

Declan Rice Set-pieces from corners and free kicks created chances. Enjoyed license to move down the left flank yet found himself in an offside position upon receiving with a chance to score. Given a well-earned rest after an hour. 6

The star midfielder Operated in a high role on the right while also did plenty of defensive duties. Showed glimpses of brilliance but scuffed an attempt over. Withdrawn towards the end for a teammate, his competition, after being booked. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s best chance before halftime, his strike excellently kept out from Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate staying deep, it fell to him to provide width on the right yet his deliveries into the box were hit and miss. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. 6

The captain The decisive figure with his 77th and 78th finishes for his country. His first a typical close-range tap-in and the second an excellent header after peeling away from his marker. Now 32, he continues to improve and the side have every chance next summer when he's in the team. 8

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to get into the game out wide. Had a good opening after being played in from a teammate yet Strakosha kept it out. His replacement produced a bigger effect after coming on. Five

Replacements

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp and combined effectively with the striker in a preferred position, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze 63) Spurned chances although his set-piece created the first goal, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Lively when brought on assisting the second goal with a brilliant delivery to the far post, 7
• Anderson (for Wharton 75) Appears comfortable already, Six
• Rogers (replacing the star 84) Not enough time to influence the game, 6/10