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During a commanding showing, England clinched a further triumph versus their opponents, with several players turning in notable displays on the pitch.

First-choice XI

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested to perform before the break but then called into action by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. A sliding tackle on Qazim Laci demonstrated sharp reading of the game. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined against the opposition's primary attacker in their forward. Operated more centrally early on but moved to the flank after a teammate was introduced. 7/10

John Stones Moved into midfield on the ball, something he's known for before. Sometimes was too casual when carrying play with the approach was shelved after the break. Six

Dan Burn Always dangerous from dead balls, per usual, perhaps is an alternative for his teammate at the back as opposed to paired with him. A careless ball later in the match nearly resulted in the first goal for the visitors. 6

Nico O’Reilly Another confident display from the 20-year-old following his initial appearance versus another side. A teammate was unable to take the most of an exquisite touch behind their defense. The left-back spot is firmly his at this stage. 7

Adam Wharton His first start in an England shirt. A bit careless when playing out though his whipped deliveries posed a danger. A handy game manager for the manager to utilize against teams who drop deep. Booked for a poorly timed foul. 6

The midfielder Set-pieces from dead balls and free kicks created chances. Enjoyed freedom to roam in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position as the pass came in front of goal. Given a deserved break around the 60-minute point. Six

Jude Bellingham Played in a high role down the right and did plenty of defensive duties. Showed flashes of quality but mishit a shot over. Substituted in the closing stages for Rogers, his competition, after being booked. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's top opening in the opening period, his strike well saved by the Albanian keeper. With a teammate hanging back, it fell to him to provide width out wide but his crosses into the box varied in quality. Replaced late in the match. Six

The captain The decisive figure netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes in an England shirt. The first a classic opportunist's goal while the second an excellent finish with his head having drifted away away from the opposition. At 32, he’s only getting better with the national team are strong contenders in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. 8

The attacker Found it tough to get into the game out wide. Was presented with a good opening following a pass from a teammate but the keeper kept it out. Rashford made much more of an impact after coming on. Five

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (for Rice 63) Was bright connecting well with the striker in a natural spot, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert yet his delivery led to the opener, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Active upon introduction and set up the second goal via an excellent ball to the back post, 7/10
• Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable at this level, Six
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Not enough time to influence the game, 6/10