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Throughout a impressive performance, the English national team wrapped up another triumph against their opponents, with multiple players turning in notable displays on the pitch.

First-choice XI

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested required before the break before tested by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. A sliding intervention on Qazim Laci demonstrated sharp reading of the game. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Challenged by Albania’s biggest threat in Hoxha. Played in a central role to begin with then shifted wider once Saka came on. Seven

John Stones Moved into midfield on the ball, as he has done before. On occasion lacked urgency on the ball and the tactic abandoned after the break. 6

Dan Burn A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, typically, perhaps is a replacement to Stones in the backline rather than alongside him. One wayward ball later in the match nearly resulted in a goal from the visitors. 6

The young full-back A further confident performance from the rising star after his first cap against Serbia. A teammate failed to make the most of an exquisite backheel behind the opposing backline. His position looks secure so soon. Seven

Adam Wharton A debut start with the national team. Slightly sloppy when playing out but his inswinging deliveries caused problems. A handy pace-controller available to the coach to call upon versus sides that sit back. Booked after a reckless foul. Six

The midfielder Crosses from dead balls and set-plays were dangerous. Had freedom to drift on the left yet found himself offside as the pass came in front of goal. Awarded a merited rest on the hour mark. Six

Jude Bellingham Played in an advanced spot down the right and did plenty of the hard yards. Demonstrated moments of class and mishit an attempt over. Substituted late on by Rogers, his competition, after receiving a caution. Seven

The winger Was presented with the team's top opening before halftime, his effort well saved from Thomas Strakosha. With a teammate holding position, it fell to him to provide width down the right side but his crosses from the touchline were inconsistent. Substituted with 15 to go. 6

The captain The difference-maker with his two more strikes at international level. The opener a typical close-range tap-in and his next a classy headed goal following a clever run off his defender. At 32, his form is unwavering and England have every chance next summer with him leading the line. Eight

The attacker Found it tough to get into the game from the left. Had a presentable chance when set up from a teammate however Strakosha denied him. His replacement made much more of influence after coming on. 5

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (for a teammate 63) Was bright and linked up well with Kane in a natural spot, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert but his corner led to the opener, Six
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Energetic after coming on and set up the captain's brace with superb cross into the area, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Looks established so soon, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for the star 84) Not enough time to influence the game, Six