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Throughout a impressive showing, England secured one more victory versus their opponents, featuring a number of squad members delivering memorable performances during the match.

First-choice Eleven

The goalkeeper Had little to do to perform in the first half but then tested by an opponent's curling effort. One well-timed sliding intervention against Qazim Laci highlighted sharp anticipation. Six out of ten

The debutant Tested against the opposition's main danger in Hoxha. Operated through the middle initially later drifted wider after Saka entered the fray. 7/10

The defender Pushed up the pitch when in possession, as he has done in the past. Sometimes seemed hesitant on the ball with the approach discontinued at half-time. 6/10

Dan Burn A constant threat at set pieces, per usual, perhaps is an alternative to Stones in defense instead of alongside him. A loose pass in the second half came close to an opener for the visitors. Six

Nico O’Reilly A further composed display by the 20-year-old after his first cap versus another side. A teammate failed to make the opportunity from a gorgeous backheel behind their defense. His position is his to lose already. 7

The newcomer His first start in an England shirt. Somewhat careless on the ball however his whipped deliveries were a threat. A handy game manager for the coach to utilize versus teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed foul. 6/10

Declan Rice Set-pieces on corner kicks and free-kicks were dangerous. Had license to move on the left only to be in an offside position upon receiving in shooting positions. Granted a deserved substitution after an hour. 6/10

The star midfielder Functioned in a forward position down the right while also did plenty of dirty work. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance but dragged a shot high. Substituted in the closing stages for Rogers, a fellow player, after being booked. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's best chance before halftime, his shot smartly stopped from the Albanian keeper. With a teammate hanging back, it fell to him to offer an outlet out wide but his crosses into the box were hit and miss. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. Six

Harry Kane The difference-maker scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals at international level. His first a classic opportunist's goal while the second an excellent header having drifted away from his marker. Now 32, his form is unwavering and England stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. Eight

The attacker Had difficulty to make an impact out wide. Had a good opening when set up from a teammate but the keeper made the save. His replacement made much more of influence after coming on. 5/10

Replacements

• Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Was bright connecting well with Kane in a preferred position, Six
• Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert although his set-piece provided the first goal, Six
• Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Lively upon introduction and set up the second goal with superb cross to the back post, Seven
• Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable at this level, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, 6/10