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In a impressive showing, England wrapped up a further victory against Albania, with a number of squad members producing standout displays during the match.

Starting Eleven

Dean Henderson Had little to do to make during the opening 45 until tested from an opponent's bent shot. One well-timed sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker highlighted his reading of the game. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined against the opposition's primary attacker in their forward. Played in a central role early on later drifted to the flank after Saka came on. 7/10

John Stones Advanced up the pitch on the ball, something he's known for previously. At times seemed hesitant in possession and the approach abandoned after the break. Six

Dan Burn A nuisance at set pieces, as always, could serve as another option to Stones in defense instead of his partner. One wayward ball after the break almost led to a goal for Albania. 6

The young full-back Another composed showing by the rising star following his first cap against Serbia. A teammate was unable to take the most of an exquisite backheel behind the opposing backline. The role looks secure already. Seven

The newcomer A debut start for his country. Slightly sloppy on the ball however his dangerous deliveries were a threat. An effective pace-controller for the boss to call upon versus sides that sit back. Booked for a poorly timed tackle. 6/10

The midfielder Deliveries from dead balls and free kicks created chances. Had freedom to roam down the left flank only to be in an offside position upon receiving in front of goal. Granted a well-earned substitution around the 60-minute point. 6

The star midfielder Played in a high position on the right while also did plenty of the hard yards. Showed moments of class but mishit a shot wide. Replaced in the closing stages by Rogers, his competition, after receiving a caution. 7

The winger Had England’s best chance of the first half, his strike smartly stopped from the Albanian keeper. As Quansah staying deep, he was forced to stretch the play out wide yet his deliveries from the touchline were hit and miss. Taken off late in the match. Six

The captain The match-winner scoring two more strikes in an England shirt. His first a classic opportunist's goal and the second a superb header following a clever run from his marker. Aged 32, he continues to improve with the national team have every chance next summer with him leading the line. Eight

Eberechi Eze Struggled to influence play on the left flank. Was presented with a good opening following a pass by the midfielder but the keeper denied him. Rashford produced a bigger influence after coming on. 5/10

Bench Players

• Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright and linked up effectively with the striker in more familiar role, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities yet his delivery created the first goal, Six
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Active upon introduction and provided the captain's brace with superb cross to the far post, Seven
• Anderson (for Wharton 75) Looks established so soon, 6/10
• Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6