Squad Evaluations: England Victory Secured by Kane's Double in World Cup Qualifying Match

During a commanding display, the English national team clinched another triumph against their opponents, featuring several players turning in notable performances throughout the game.

Starting XI

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to make in the first half until called into action from Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. One well-timed sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker highlighted his reading of the game. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Challenged by Albania’s main danger in their forward. Started through the middle to begin with later drifted to the flank after Saka was introduced. 7/10

John Stones Moved forward with the ball at his feet, something he's known for in the past. Sometimes seemed hesitant on the ball with the approach discontinued after the break. 6/10

Dan Burn A constant threat from dead balls, per usual, but may be an alternative for Stones in the backline rather than alongside him. A careless pass later in the match came close to the first goal from the visitors. Six

The young full-back A further confident display by the 20-year-old following his initial appearance against another side. A teammate did not capitalize on full advantage of a gorgeous flick over the Albania defence. His position looks secure at this stage. Seven

The newcomer His first start for his country. Slightly careless on the ball but his dangerous set-pieces caused problems. A useful pace-controller for the manager to call upon against defensive opponents. Cautioned for a poorly timed foul. Six

The midfielder Deliveries from dead balls and free kicks were dangerous. Was given license to move in left midfield only to be offside upon receiving in front of goal. Awarded a merited substitution after an hour. 6

Jude Bellingham Functioned in an advanced role out wide and also put in the hard yards. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance but mishit a shot wide. Withdrawn towards the end by a teammate, a fellow player, following a yellow card. 7/10

The winger Was presented with England’s top opening in the opening period, his effort excellently kept out by Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah staying deep, it fell to him to stretch the play down the right side but his crosses from wide areas were hit and miss. Substituted late in the match. 6

Harry Kane The difference-maker netting two more goals in an England shirt. The first a trademark poacher’s finish while the second an excellent finish with his head having drifted away away from the opposition. Now 32, he continues to improve with the national team are strong contenders in future competitions with him leading the line. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Struggled to make an impact out wide. Had a good opening following a pass from a teammate yet the keeper kept it out. His replacement produced a bigger an impact in his place. 5/10

Replacements

• Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Looked lively and linked up effectively with Kane in a preferred position, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger 63) Failed to convert although his set-piece provided the opener, 6
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Active after coming on and provided the second goal with superb cross to the far post, 7
• Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled so soon, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star 84) Too brief a spell to influence the game, Six