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Throughout a commanding showing, the English national team secured a further triumph versus Albania, with several players turning in memorable performances on the pitch.

First-choice Eleven

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested to make before the break before forced to intervene from an opponent's curling effort. One well-timed sliding tackle on an Albanian attacker demonstrated sharp game intelligence. 6/10

The debutant Challenged against the opposition's biggest threat through their forward. Operated more centrally to begin with but moved out wide after Saka came on. Seven

The defender Pushed into midfield on the ball, as he has done before. Sometimes seemed hesitant in possession with the experiment abandoned at half-time. 6/10

Dan Burn Always dangerous from dead balls, as always, perhaps is an alternative to Stones at the back rather than alongside him. A loose ball in the second half almost led to an opener for the visitors. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly Another confident display from the rising star following his first cap versus another side. A teammate failed to make the opportunity from a clever touch behind the opposing backline. His position looks secure so soon. Seven

The newcomer A debut start with the national team. A bit careless when playing out though his inswinging corners posed a danger. A handy game manager available to the boss to have against defensive opponents. Booked for a poorly timed foul. Six

Declan Rice Crosses from dead balls and free kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed license to drift down the left flank but was offside upon receiving with a chance to score. Granted a deserved substitution around the 60-minute point. 6

The star midfielder Played in a forward role down the right while also did plenty of defensive duties. Demonstrated moments of class but scuffed a shot wide. Substituted late on for a teammate, a fellow player, after being booked. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's clearest opportunity in the opening period, his effort well saved by Thomas Strakosha. With a teammate holding position, he had to offer an outlet down the right side yet his deliveries from the touchline varied in quality. Replaced late in the match. 6

The captain The decisive figure with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes for his country. The opener a classic poacher’s finish while the second a classy header having drifted away from his marker. Aged 32, his form is unwavering and the side have every chance in the upcoming tournament with him up top. 8

The attacker Had difficulty to make an impact on the left flank. Was presented with a presentable chance after being played in by the midfielder yet the keeper kept it out. His replacement produced a bigger an impact when substituted. 5/10

Substitutes

• Foden (for a teammate 63) Appeared sharp connecting effectively with the striker in more familiar role, Six
• Saka (for the winger 63) Spurned chances but his corner provided the opener, 6
• Rashford (for Bowen 75) Energetic when brought on and provided the second goal with a brilliant delivery to the far post, Seven
• Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Looks established so soon, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to make an impact, 6/10