🔗 Share this article

In a impressive showing, the English national team wrapped up one more victory versus Albania, with a number of players producing memorable performances throughout the game.

First-choice Lineup

Dean Henderson Not a save to make in the first half before called into action by an opponent's curled attempt. One well-timed sliding tackle against Qazim Laci demonstrated sharp reading of the game. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Tested against the opposition's main danger in their forward. Operated in a central role early on then shifted wider after Saka entered the fray. Seven

John Stones Moved forward on the ball, something he's known for before. Sometimes was too casual on the ball with the experiment discontinued at half-time. 6

The tall defender A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, per usual, perhaps is an alternative to his teammate in defense as opposed to paired with him. A careless distribution in the second half almost led to a goal for Albania. 6/10

The young full-back A further assured display by the rising star after his initial appearance against another side. A teammate was unable to take the opportunity from a clever backheel behind the opposing backline. The left-back spot looks secure already. 7

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning for his country. Somewhat sloppy on the ball however his inswinging deliveries were a threat. A useful pace-controller available to the coach to have against defensive opponents. Shown a yellow after a reckless challenge. 6

The midfielder Crosses from dead balls and set-plays created chances. Had license to roam down the left flank but was offside when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Granted a merited break after an hour. 6

Jude Bellingham Operated in a forward role down the right and contributed with dirty work. Showed flashes of quality and dragged a shot wide. Substituted in the closing stages for Rogers, a fellow player, following a yellow card. Seven

The winger Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity of the first half, his shot smartly stopped by the Albanian keeper. With a teammate staying deep, he was forced to provide width out wide but his crosses from the touchline varied in quality. Taken off late in the match. 6/10

Harry Kane The decisive figure with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals at international level. His first a typical poacher’s finish while the second an excellent finish with his head having drifted away from his marker. At 32, his form is unwavering and the side stand a real opportunity in future competitions when he's in the team. 8

The attacker Had difficulty to get into the game from the left. Was presented with a presentable chance following a pass by Bellingham however the keeper denied him. His replacement had a greater influence in his place. 5

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Was bright connecting seamlessly with Kane in a natural spot, 6
• Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities but his corner led to the first goal, 6
• Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Active when brought on assisting Kane’s second with superb cross to the far post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton 75) Seems settled at this level, 6
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Not enough time to make an impact, 6