ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: TAA looked the genuine article in midfield
England were made to work for their three points but were ultimately untroubled as they cruised to a 2-0 victory against Malta on Friday evening in London.
After finding the opener almost by chance thanks to an own goal from Enrico Pep in the eighth minute, Gareth Southgate's side took their time before claiming their second.
As inevitable a goalscorer in an England shirt as he is becoming in a Bayern Munich one, Harry Kane netted the match winner shortly after Southgate shuffled the pack and introduced substitutes including Cole Palmer in his Three Lions debut.
Declan Rice thought he had struck a third less than two minutes later, but had his effort chalked off after a quick VAR review, but his effort was unnecessary as the heavy favourites performed as expected at home.
Here, Craig Hope takes you through who impressed and who could have done more under the arch at Wembley.
ENGLAND (4-3-3)
Jordan Pickford 6
An early scare when Teuma fired narrowly wide, but he was a spectator that apart. Another cap, at least. What he really needed was an armchair.
Kieran Trippier 6.5
Came into the game jaded after an intense run with Newcastle. To that end, this was perfect. He strolled through it with no fuss.
Marc Guehi 7
Recovery pace was needed one or twice and this was another impressive showing, even making allowance for the standard of opposition.
Harry Maguire 6.5
Didn’t put a foot wrong and his international place looks as assured as ever, especially when allied to resurgence in club form.
Fikayo Tomori 5
Hardly a night to remember. Played out of position at left back, took a hefty kick before dishing one out and being booked. His reward? Hooked at half-time.
Trent Alexander-Arnold 7.5
Probing passes and always an option, even if little came
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