But Kosovo accounted for a shock opening and took the lead after just 34 seconds when Valon Berisha snapped up a ball after a slur in the English defense.

However, it didn't take longer than the 8th minute before Raheem Sterling answered with a 1-1 lead after a corner.

19 year old introduced himself

Just over ten minutes later, Sterling played forward Harry Kane who completed the turn and before the break they had gone to a 5-1 lead, where 19-year-old Jadon Sancho introduced himself to the home crowd. Twice he struck, both times played by Sterling.

Albania reduced twice in the second half. Harry Kane got the chance to extend the lead from the penalty spot but burned that chance.

England have won all the matches and consolidated their place at the top of their qualifying group and widened the distance down to the third, Kosovo which is four points behind with a match more played.