Player Evaluations: England Triumph Sealed by Kane's Double in International Qualifying Match

In a impressive showing, England wrapped up a further triumph against Albania, with several players producing standout performances throughout the game.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Had little to do to perform before the break until tested by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. One well-timed sliding challenge on Qazim Laci demonstrated his reading of the game. 6/10

The debutant Tested against the opposition's biggest threat through Hoxha. Played more centrally initially later drifted to the flank once Saka was introduced. 7/10

The defender Advanced into midfield when in possession, as he has done in the past. At times was too casual on the ball and the tactic abandoned at half-time. 6/10

Dan Burn Always dangerous from dead balls, per usual, could serve as a replacement for his teammate at the back rather than alongside him. One wayward ball after the break came close to a goal from Albania. Six

Nico O’Reilly Another confident showing from the rising star after his debut versus Serbia. Saka failed to make the opportunity from a gorgeous flick over their defense. The left-back spot is his to lose so soon. Seven

The newcomer His maiden beginning in an England shirt. A bit sloppy when playing out however his inswinging corners caused problems. A handy game manager available to the coach to have versus teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow after a reckless tackle. Six

The midfielder Deliveries from corners and set-plays caused problems. Had room to roam on the left only to be in an offside position upon receiving with a chance to score. Given a deserved rest on the hour mark. 6

Jude Bellingham Operated in a forward position on the right and put in dirty work. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance and mishit an effort wide. Replaced in the closing stages for Rogers, a fellow player, after being booked. Seven

The winger Was presented with England’s top opening before halftime, his effort smartly stopped from Thomas Strakosha. As Quansah holding position, it fell to him to offer an outlet down the right side but his crosses from wide areas varied in quality. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

Harry Kane The match-winner scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes in an England shirt. The first a classic opportunist's goal while the second a classy header following a clever run away from the opposition. Now 32, his form is unwavering with the national team stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament with him up top. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Struggled to make an impact out wide. Was presented with a decent opportunity after being played in from a teammate yet Strakosha kept it out. Rashford produced a bigger influence after coming on. 5/10

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (for a teammate 63) Appeared sharp connecting well with the striker in more familiar role, 6
• Saka (on for the winger 63) Missed opportunities but his corner created the opener, Six
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Active after coming on and provided Kane’s second with superb cross to the back post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Appears comfortable already, 6/10
• Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6/10