Player Assessments: The Three Lions Victory Sealed by Harry Kane's Brace in World Cup Qualifying Match

In a dominant performance, the English national team clinched another triumph against Albania, featuring multiple squad members producing standout performances on the pitch.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to perform in the first half before tested from an opponent's curled attempt. One well-timed sliding challenge on an Albanian attacker highlighted excellent reading of the game. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Tested against the opposition's main danger through their forward. Played more centrally to begin with but moved out wide after Saka was introduced. 7/10

John Stones Pushed up the pitch when in possession, as he has done before. At times lacked urgency in possession with the tactic discontinued after the break. Six

Dan Burn A nuisance at set pieces, per usual, but may be another option for Stones in the backline as opposed to his partner. A loose distribution later in the match came close to a goal from the visitors. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly Another assured display from the youngster after his debut against another side. Saka was unable to take the opportunity from a clever touch behind the opposing backline. The left-back spot is his to lose at this stage. 7/10

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning in an England shirt. A bit careless when playing out however his dangerous corners were a threat. An effective pace-controller for the manager to utilize versus sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a rash foul. 6

The midfielder Deliveries on corner kicks and set-plays caused problems. Enjoyed room to drift on the left but was offside when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Awarded a deserved substitution on the hour mark. 6/10

The star midfielder Functioned in an advanced position out wide and did plenty of defensive duties. Showed moments of class and dragged an attempt wide. Replaced in the closing stages for Rogers, his rival, after receiving a caution. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's best chance in the opening period, his effort well saved from Thomas Strakosha. As Quansah holding position, it fell to him to provide width on the right yet his deliveries from wide areas were inconsistent. Substituted late in the match. 6/10

The captain The difference-maker scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals at international level. The opener a typical opportunist's goal and his next an excellent headed goal having drifted away off his defender. At 32, he’s only getting better with the national team stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to make an impact on the left flank. Was presented with a good opening when set up by Bellingham however the keeper made the save. Rashford produced a bigger an impact when substituted. 5

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (for Rice 63) Looked lively and combined effectively with Kane in more familiar role, 6
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Spurned chances yet his delivery led to the breakthrough, Six
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Lively after coming on and provided the captain's brace via an excellent ball to the far post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable at this level, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star 84) Not enough time to influence the game, Six