Player ratings

England 4-2-3-1

5 Nick Pope

Not helped by the poor surface at Arena Kombetare but his kicking was poor. Not much work to do and now has kept a clean sheet in all six of his caps

6 Kyle Walker

Got forward early on and was increasingly an attacking presence in the second half. Picked up a yellow card for putting his arm on an opponent.

6 John Stones

Was a good threat from set-pieces early on and he strode out of defence well, although his passing was inconsistent as he tried to switch the play.

6 Harry Maguire

Never looked hurried and was always in control of the back line. Played shorter passes than in his last game against Iceland but never lost the ball.

7 Luke Shaw

First cap since September 2018 and he provided an excellent ball for Harry Kane’s opening goal, a cross with pace for his captain to steer in.

5 Kalvin Phillips

Plenty of pressing from the Leeds midfielder, often higher up the pitch than he usually positions himself. Would have liked to have got on the ball more.

7 Declan Rice

Won tackles and kept the ball moving quickly after regaining possession. Deep-lying but positive. He dropped into the back line when Albania had the ball.

7 Raheem Sterling

Eased his way into the game and stole possession for Mason Mount’s goal. Excellent cross for Kane to hit the crossbar, then teed up Phil Foden to hit a post.

7 Mason Mount

Gave the ball away for an Albania chance but it was a rare mistake. He was rewarded with a goal in the second half after growing into the game.

6 Phil Foden

Not much space or time on the ball for the Manchester City player but eventually got an opening and hit the post. Set-piece skills could be a real threat at the Euros.

8 Harry Kane

Ended his six-game drought with header that gave Etrit Berisha no chance, then set up Mount for the second goal. Also hit the crossbar and could have had more.

Subs Ward-prowse 70 (Phillips), Lingard 81 (Foden). Not used Henderson, Johnstone, Trippier, Coady, James, Calvert-lewin, Mings, Chilwell, Watkins, Bellingham.

Referee Orel Grinfeld (Israel)