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During a impressive showing, England clinched another victory versus Albania, with multiple players producing memorable performances during the match.

First-choice XI

Dean Henderson Had little to do required during the opening 45 but then called into action by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. A sliding challenge on Qazim Laci demonstrated his game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined by the opposition's primary attacker through their forward. Played in a central role to begin with but moved out wide after a teammate was introduced. Seven

The defender Pushed forward with the ball at his feet, as he has done previously. Sometimes was too casual in possession and the experiment discontinued at half-time. 6

The tall defender Always dangerous at set pieces, as always, could serve as an alternative to his teammate at the back as opposed to his partner. One wayward distribution after the break almost led to the first goal for Albania. 6

The young full-back One more composed performance from the rising star after his debut versus Serbia. Saka failed to make the most of a clever backheel behind the opposing backline. His position looks secure already. Seven

Adam Wharton His first start with the national team. A bit careless in possession but his whipped corners were a threat. A handy tempo-setter available to the manager to have against teams who drop deep. Booked for a poorly timed foul. 6

Declan Rice Crosses from corners and set-plays were dangerous. Was given freedom to move on the left yet found himself in an offside position as the pass came with a chance to score. Granted a merited substitution around the 60-minute point. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a forward role out wide and also put in dirty work. Showed moments of class and scuffed an attempt high. Substituted late on for Rogers, his competition, after receiving a caution. 7

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s clearest opportunity before halftime, his shot well saved by Thomas Strakosha. With a teammate hanging back, he was forced to stretch the play down the right side although his balls from the touchline varied in quality. Taken off late in the match. Six

The captain The match-winner with his two more goals at international level. The opener a trademark poacher’s finish while the second an excellent finish with his head after peeling away off his defender. At 32, he’s only getting better and the side have every chance next summer when he's in the team. Eight

The attacker Struggled to get into the game on the left flank. Was presented with a decent opportunity after being played in by Bellingham but the keeper denied him. His replacement produced a bigger influence in his place. Five

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (for Rice 63) Was bright and combined effectively with the striker in more familiar role, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger 63) Missed opportunities but his corner created the opener, 6
• Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Lively when brought on assisting the captain's brace with superb cross to the far post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Seems settled so soon, Six
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Not enough time to influence the game, 6