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

During a impressive display, the English national team secured another victory against their opponents, with several squad members turning in memorable displays during the match.

Starting Eleven

Dean Henderson Not a save to perform during the opening 45 until tested from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. One well-timed sliding tackle against an Albanian attacker highlighted sharp reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged by Albania’s main danger through their forward. Started through the middle initially then shifted to the flank after Saka was introduced. 7

John Stones Pushed into midfield on the ball, something he's known for previously. Sometimes was too casual when carrying play and the tactic was shelved after the break. 6/10

Dan Burn A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, typically, could serve as another option for Stones in the backline instead of alongside him. A careless ball after the break nearly resulted in the first goal from the visitors. 6

The young full-back One more assured display from the 20-year-old following his debut versus Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on full advantage of a clever flick over the opposing backline. His position looks secure at this stage. Seven

The newcomer A debut start in an England shirt. Somewhat sloppy in possession though his whipped deliveries caused problems. An effective game manager available to the manager to have against sides that sit back. Booked for a poorly timed foul. 6/10

The midfielder Deliveries from corners and free kicks caused problems. Had room to roam down the left flank yet found himself in an offside position upon receiving in front of goal. Given a merited break after an hour. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Played in a forward spot down the right while also put in the hard yards. Demonstrated glimpses of brilliance but mishit an effort wide. Replaced late on for Rogers, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. 7/10

The winger Was presented with the team's best chance of the first half, his strike well saved by the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate hanging back, it fell to him to offer an outlet on the right yet his deliveries from the touchline were inconsistent. Replaced with 15 to go. Six

The captain The match-winner netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals for his country. The first a typical opportunist's goal and the second a classy headed goal having drifted away from his marker. At 32, he continues to improve with the national team stand a real opportunity in future competitions when he's in the team. 8/10

The attacker Found it tough to get into the game out wide. Had a presentable chance after being played in from a teammate but Strakosha denied him. Rashford made much more of effect when substituted. 5

Substitutes

• Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Was bright and combined effectively with the striker in a preferred position, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger 63) Failed to convert but his corner led to the first goal, 6
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Active upon introduction assisting Kane’s second via an excellent ball into the area, 7
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Appears comfortable so soon, Six
• Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6/10