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During a impressive showing, the English national team secured a further win against their opponents, featuring multiple players delivering memorable performances throughout the game.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to make in the first half until tested by an opponent's bent shot. One well-timed sliding intervention against Qazim Laci highlighted his anticipation. Six out of ten

The debutant Examined by the opposition's primary attacker in their forward. Played more centrally to begin with later drifted out wide after Saka entered the fray. Seven

The defender Pushed up the pitch on the ball, as he has done in the past. At times was too casual on the ball with the experiment abandoned at half-time. 6

The tall defender A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, as always, could serve as a replacement to his teammate in defense as opposed to alongside him. One wayward distribution in the second half came close to an opener for the visitors. 6/10

The young full-back One more composed performance by the rising star following his first cap versus Serbia. A teammate was unable to take full advantage of a gorgeous backheel over their defense. His position looks secure already. Seven

Adam Wharton His first start with the national team. Somewhat sloppy in possession but his whipped set-pieces posed a danger. A useful game manager for the manager to utilize versus defensive opponents. Cautioned for a rash tackle. Six

The midfielder Set-pieces from corners and set-plays caused problems. Was given freedom to drift in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Granted a well-earned break around the 60-minute point. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Operated in a high position out wide and also contributed with dirty work. Showed flashes of quality and mishit an attempt over. Replaced towards the end by a teammate, a fellow player, following a yellow card. Seven

The winger Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity of the first half, his effort well saved from the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate staying deep, it fell to him to offer an outlet on the right although his balls into the box were hit and miss. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6

Harry Kane The match-winner scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes for his country. The first a trademark opportunist's goal and his next an excellent headed goal having drifted away from his marker. Now 32, his form is unwavering and the side have every chance in future competitions with him leading the line. Eight

Eberechi Eze Struggled to get into the game from the left. Had a good opening when set up by Bellingham but the keeper made the save. His replacement made much more of influence when substituted. Five

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (for a teammate 63) Appeared sharp and combined well with Kane in more familiar role, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze 63) Failed to convert yet his delivery created the opener, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker 75) Lively upon introduction assisting Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery into the area, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled already, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, 6