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During a impressive display, England secured another victory versus their opponents, with several squad members delivering standout displays during the match.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Not a save to perform during the opening 45 but then forced to intervene by Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. A sliding intervention on Qazim Laci demonstrated his reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Examined against the opposition's primary attacker in their forward. Operated through the middle initially later drifted to the flank after a teammate was introduced. 7/10

The defender Pushed up the pitch on the ball, a familiar role before. On occasion lacked urgency in possession with the tactic discontinued at half-time. 6

Dan Burn A nuisance from dead balls, typically, could serve as another option for his teammate in the backline rather than alongside him. One wayward pass in the second half almost led to the first goal from the visitors. 6

Nico O’Reilly A further confident showing by the rising star following his initial appearance versus another side. A teammate did not capitalize on full advantage of an exquisite touch behind their defense. His position looks secure already. 7/10

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning for his country. Slightly loose when playing out but his whipped corners were a threat. An effective game manager available to the boss to have versus defensive opponents. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed challenge. Six

Declan Rice Deliveries from dead balls and free kicks created chances. Was given room to drift on the left but was in an offside position when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Given a merited substitution around the 60-minute point. Six

Jude Bellingham Played in a high role down the right and put in defensive duties. Displayed flashes of quality but dragged an attempt high. Substituted towards the end for a teammate, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. Seven

The winger Had the team's best chance in the opening period, his effort smartly stopped from the opposing goalkeeper. As a teammate hanging back, it fell to him to offer an outlet out wide yet his deliveries from wide areas varied in quality. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

Harry Kane The match-winner with his two more strikes at international level. The opener a classic opportunist's goal and his next a superb header after peeling away from his marker. Now 32, he continues to improve with the national team are strong contenders in the upcoming tournament with him up top. Eight

The attacker Had difficulty to make an impact on the left flank. Was presented with a decent opportunity after being played in by the midfielder yet the keeper denied him. Rashford produced a bigger an impact in his place. 5

Replacements

• Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Looked lively connecting well with Kane in more familiar role, 6
• Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities although his set-piece led to the first goal, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen 75) Active upon introduction and set up Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery into the area, 7
• Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Seems settled at this level, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Not enough time to affect things, Six