Player Evaluations: England Triumph Secured by Harry Kane's Double in World Cup Qualifying Match

During a impressive display, the English national team secured one more win against Albania, with multiple squad members producing notable performances on the pitch.

First-choice Eleven

Dean Henderson Had little to do to make during the opening 45 but then tested from an opponent's curled attempt. A sliding challenge on Qazim Laci showed sharp reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Challenged against Albania’s biggest threat in Hoxha. Played in a central role early on but moved out wide once a teammate entered the fray. Seven

John Stones Moved forward on the ball, as he has done before. At times seemed hesitant in possession and the experiment discontinued at half-time. 6/10

Dan Burn A nuisance from dead balls, typically, but may be an alternative for Stones in the backline rather than alongside him. One wayward ball in the second half almost led to an opener for the visitors. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly Another composed showing from the rising star after his debut versus Serbia. A teammate failed to make the most of a gorgeous flick behind their defense. His position looks secure already. 7/10

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning for his country. A bit sloppy on the ball however his dangerous set-pieces posed a danger. An effective game manager available to the manager to utilize versus teams who drop deep. Cautioned for a rash challenge. 6

Declan Rice Set-pieces on corner kicks and set-plays caused problems. Had license to move down the left flank only to be offside when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Given a well-earned break around the 60-minute point. Six

The star midfielder Played in an advanced role out wide and put in defensive duties. Displayed moments of class but mishit an attempt wide. Replaced late on by a teammate, his competition, after receiving a caution. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's top opening of the first half, his effort smartly stopped from Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah staying deep, he was forced to provide width out wide but his crosses from the touchline were hit and miss. Substituted late in the match. 6/10

Harry Kane The decisive figure scoring two more strikes for his country. His first a classic close-range tap-in and his next a classy headed goal having drifted away from his marker. Now 32, his form is unwavering with the national team have every chance next summer when he's in the team. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to make an impact on the left flank. Had a good opening following a pass by Bellingham however Strakosha made the save. Rashford made much more of effect after coming on. Five

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Looked lively and linked up well with Kane in a natural spot, Six
• Saka (for the winger 63) Spurned chances but his corner provided the breakthrough, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Active upon introduction and provided the second goal with superb cross into the area, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton 75) Seems settled so soon, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to affect things, 6