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Throughout a impressive performance, the English national team secured one more victory versus Albania, with several players turning in memorable performances during the match.

First-choice Lineup

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested required in the first half until called into action from an opponent's curled attempt. A sliding tackle against Qazim Laci showed his game intelligence. 6/10

The debutant Challenged against Albania’s biggest threat in their forward. Started in a central role to begin with but moved wider after a teammate entered the fray. Seven

John Stones Moved up the pitch when in possession, as he has done in the past. On occasion was too casual in possession with the approach was shelved at half-time. 6

Dan Burn A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, as always, but may be an alternative for his teammate in the backline rather than his partner. A loose ball after the break almost led to an opener from the visitors. 6

Nico O’Reilly A further assured performance from the 20-year-old after his initial appearance versus Serbia. A teammate was unable to take the opportunity from a gorgeous flick over the opposing backline. The left-back spot is his to lose so soon. 7

Adam Wharton A debut start with the national team. Slightly sloppy on the ball though his dangerous corners were a threat. A handy pace-controller available to the manager to have against sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a rash tackle. Six

The midfielder Set-pieces from dead balls and free-kicks were dangerous. Had license to drift down the left flank yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived in front of goal. Given a merited substitution around the 60-minute point. 6

The star midfielder Played in an advanced position on the right and also put in dirty work. Showed glimpses of brilliance but scuffed an attempt over. Withdrawn in the closing stages for a teammate, a fellow player, after being booked. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s best chance of the first half, his shot well saved from Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah holding position, it fell to him to offer an outlet out wide although his balls from wide areas were hit and miss. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

Harry Kane The match-winner with his 77th and 78th strikes for his country. His first a trademark opportunist's goal and the second an excellent header having drifted away from his marker. Now 32, he’s only getting better with the national team are strong contenders next summer with him up top. 8/10

The attacker Struggled to make an impact on the left flank. Had a decent opportunity when set up by the midfielder yet the keeper denied him. Rashford made much more of effect in his place. 5/10

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright connecting well with Kane in more familiar role, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances although his set-piece created the breakthrough, Six
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Active after coming on and provided the captain's brace with a brilliant delivery to the far post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled already, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Not enough time to make an impact, 6/10