Squad Assessments: The Three Lions Triumph Sealed by Harry Kane's Brace in International Qualifier

Throughout a dominant showing, the English national team clinched a further victory versus their opponents, featuring a number of squad members delivering memorable performances during the match.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to perform before the break before called into action by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. His sliding intervention against Qazim Laci showed excellent game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined by Albania’s main danger through Hoxha. Operated through the middle initially later drifted out wide once a teammate entered the fray. 7/10

John Stones Advanced into midfield when in possession, something he's known for previously. At times was too casual on the ball with the approach was shelved at half-time. 6

Dan Burn Always dangerous at set pieces, per usual, perhaps is a replacement for his teammate in the backline rather than alongside him. A loose ball in the second half almost led to the first goal for Albania. 6

Nico O’Reilly Another composed showing from the 20-year-old after his debut versus Serbia. Saka failed to make the most of an exquisite backheel over their defense. The left-back spot looks secure so soon. 7/10

Adam Wharton His first start with the national team. Somewhat sloppy on the ball though his whipped corners posed a danger. A handy tempo-setter for the manager to have versus defensive opponents. Booked for a rash foul. 6/10

The midfielder Set-pieces on corner kicks and set-plays were dangerous. Was given room to drift down the left flank yet found himself offside upon receiving in front of goal. Given a deserved substitution on the hour mark. Six

Jude Bellingham Played in an advanced spot out wide while also contributed with the hard yards. Displayed flashes of quality but dragged an attempt over. Replaced in the closing stages by a teammate, his competition, after receiving a caution. 7/10

The winger Was presented with England’s best chance in the opening period, his effort smartly stopped by the Albanian keeper. With Quansah holding position, he had to stretch the play down the right side although his balls from wide areas were hit and miss. Replaced late in the match. 6/10

The captain The decisive figure with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes for his country. The opener a classic close-range tap-in and the second a classy headed goal following a clever run away from the opposition. Now 32, he continues to improve and England stand a real opportunity in future competitions when he's in the team. 8/10

The attacker Found it tough to influence play out wide. Had a presentable chance following a pass by the midfielder however the keeper kept it out. His replacement produced a bigger an impact after coming on. 5/10

Substitutes

• Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp connecting seamlessly with Kane in more familiar role, 6/10
• Saka (on for the winger 63) Missed opportunities although his set-piece led to the first goal, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Energetic when brought on and provided the second goal with superb cross into the area, 7
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled at this level, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to make an impact, Six