Squad Assessments: England Victory Sealed by Harry Kane's Double in World Cup Qualifying Match

During a impressive display, England clinched another triumph against Albania, featuring several players producing memorable performances on the pitch.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save required before the break before tested from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. His sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker highlighted sharp reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Challenged by Albania’s main danger in Hoxha. Played through the middle initially but moved wider once Saka entered the fray. Seven

John Stones Advanced up the pitch on the ball, as he has done in the past. At times seemed hesitant in possession with the tactic was shelved by the interval. Six

Dan Burn Always dangerous from dead balls, typically, could serve as an alternative to Stones at the back instead of paired with him. A loose distribution later in the match nearly resulted in the first goal for the visitors. 6

Nico O’Reilly Another confident display from the 20-year-old after his initial appearance versus another side. Saka did not capitalize on the opportunity from an exquisite flick behind the opposing backline. The left-back spot is firmly his already. Seven

The newcomer His first start in an England shirt. Somewhat sloppy when playing out however his whipped set-pieces posed a danger. A handy pace-controller for the coach to utilize against teams who drop deep. Booked for a poorly timed tackle. Six

The midfielder Set-pieces on corner kicks and free-kicks were dangerous. Had license to move down the left flank but was offside as the pass came in shooting positions. Granted a deserved rest around the 60-minute point. 6

Jude Bellingham Functioned in an advanced position out wide while also put in defensive duties. Displayed glimpses of brilliance and mishit an effort wide. Replaced towards the end for Rogers, his rival, following a yellow card. 7/10

The winger Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity of the first half, his strike excellently kept out from Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah hanging back, he was forced to provide width out wide yet his deliveries into the box varied in quality. Taken off with 15 to go. Six

Harry Kane The difference-maker scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes at international level. The first a classic poacher’s finish while the second an excellent finish with his head following a clever run off his defender. Aged 32, he’s only getting better with the national team are strong contenders in future competitions with him leading the line. Eight

The attacker Had difficulty to make an impact out wide. Had a good opening when set up from a teammate but Strakosha denied him. Rashford produced a bigger influence when substituted. 5/10

Bench Players

• Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Looked lively connecting well with Kane in more familiar role, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze 63) Failed to convert yet his delivery created the breakthrough, Six
• Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Energetic after coming on and provided the captain's brace via an excellent ball to the back post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton 75) Seems settled at this level, Six
• Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Not enough time to affect things, 6