Throughout a dominant display, the English national team clinched a further victory against their opponents, featuring multiple players delivering standout displays on the pitch.
Starting Eleven
Dean Henderson Had little to do required during the opening 45 before forced to intervene by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. One well-timed sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker demonstrated excellent anticipation. 6/10
Jarell Quansah Tested against the opposition's primary attacker in their forward. Operated through the middle initially but moved to the flank once a teammate was introduced. Seven
John Stones Advanced up the pitch when in possession, as he has done before. Sometimes was too casual on the ball with the approach discontinued at half-time. 6/10
The tall defender Always dangerous from dead balls, as always, but may be an alternative to his teammate in the backline rather than alongside him. A loose distribution later in the match nearly resulted in a goal for the visitors. Six
The young full-back A further composed performance by the youngster after his first cap against Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on the most of a gorgeous touch over their defense. The left-back spot is firmly his already. 7/10
Adam Wharton His first start with the national team. Slightly loose in possession though his whipped corners were a threat. A useful pace-controller available to the manager to call upon against sides that sit back. Booked for a poorly timed foul. 6
The midfielder Crosses from dead balls and free-kicks created chances. Had room to roam in left midfield only to be in an offside position as the pass came in front of goal. Awarded a deserved substitution on the hour mark. Six
Jude Bellingham Played in a high position on the right while also put in dirty work. Demonstrated flashes of quality but dragged an attempt high. Withdrawn in the closing stages by Rogers, his rival, after being booked. Seven
The winger Had the team's top opening before halftime, his strike well saved from the Albanian keeper. As Quansah holding position, it fell to him to stretch the play on the right although his balls into the box were inconsistent. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. 6/10
Harry Kane The difference-maker netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes at international level. The first a trademark close-range tap-in while the second a superb finish with his head following a clever run away from the opposition. At 32, he’s only getting better and England have every chance in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. 8/10
The attacker Had difficulty to influence play out wide. Had a good opening when set up from a teammate yet Strakosha kept it out. Rashford produced a bigger effect in his place. Five
Bench Players
- Phil Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp and linked up effectively with Kane in more familiar role, Six
- Bukayo Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances although his set-piece provided the opener, 6/10
- Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Energetic upon introduction and set up Kane’s second via an excellent ball to the far post, 7
- Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Looks established so soon, Six
- Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to make an impact, 6/10
