Squad Evaluations: The Three Lions Triumph Sealed by Harry Kane's Double in International Qualifying Match

During a dominant display, the English national team secured another victory against Albania, featuring multiple squad members producing standout displays on the pitch.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save required during the opening 45 but then forced to intervene by an opponent's bent shot. His sliding challenge against an Albanian attacker showed his game intelligence. 6/10

The debutant Challenged by Albania’s biggest threat through Hoxha. Started through the middle to begin with but moved wider once a teammate was introduced. Seven

The defender Moved into midfield on the ball, as he has done before. On occasion seemed hesitant on the ball with the approach discontinued at half-time. Six

Dan Burn A nuisance from dead balls, typically, perhaps is a replacement to Stones in defense as opposed to paired with him. A careless distribution in the second half came close to an opener for Albania. 6/10

The young full-back Another confident showing by the youngster after his debut against Serbia. Saka failed to make the most of an exquisite touch over the Albania defence. His position looks secure so soon. Seven

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning in an England shirt. Slightly careless when playing out but his dangerous corners caused problems. A handy pace-controller available to the coach to have versus teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow for a rash tackle. 6

Declan Rice Deliveries from corners and free-kicks created chances. Had freedom to drift in left midfield yet found himself offside upon receiving with a chance to score. Granted a deserved rest around the 60-minute point. Six

Jude Bellingham Operated in an advanced role out wide and also did plenty of the hard yards. Displayed moments of class and dragged an effort high. Substituted in the closing stages for a teammate, his competition, after receiving a caution. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's top opening of the first half, his effort smartly stopped from the opposing goalkeeper. With Quansah staying deep, he had to stretch the play on the right although his balls into the box were inconsistent. Substituted with 15 to go. 6

Harry Kane The difference-maker with his two more goals for his country. His first a trademark poacher’s finish and his next a classy headed goal following a clever run from his marker. At 32, his form is unwavering and England are strong contenders next summer when he's in the team. 8/10

The attacker Found it tough to get into the game out wide. Was presented with a presentable chance following a pass from a teammate yet the keeper kept it out. Rashford had a greater an impact after coming on. 5/10

Bench Players

• Foden (for a teammate 63) Appeared sharp and linked up effectively with Kane in a preferred position, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert although his set-piece created the breakthrough, 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Energetic after coming on assisting the second goal with a brilliant delivery to the far post, 7
• Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Looks established already, 6/10
• Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to make an impact, 6/10