Player Evaluations: The Three Lions Win Sealed by Harry Kane's Brace in International Qualifying Match

Throughout a dominant performance, the English national team secured a further victory against their opponents, with multiple squad members producing standout displays during the match.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to perform before the break until called into action from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. A sliding challenge against Qazim Laci demonstrated excellent game intelligence. Six out of ten

The debutant Challenged by the opposition's primary attacker through their forward. Started through the middle initially later drifted out wide once Saka was introduced. Seven

John Stones Advanced up the pitch when in possession, as he has done in the past. Sometimes was too casual when carrying play and the tactic abandoned by the interval. Six

The tall defender Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, as always, perhaps is an alternative to his teammate at the back as opposed to paired with him. A loose ball after the break almost led to a goal from Albania. 6/10

The young full-back Another assured performance from the 20-year-old following his debut versus Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on the most of a gorgeous flick behind their defense. His position looks secure already. Seven

The newcomer A debut start with the national team. Slightly sloppy in possession but his whipped set-pieces posed a danger. An effective tempo-setter for the coach to have against sides that sit back. Cautioned for a rash foul. 6/10

Declan Rice Crosses on corner kicks and free kicks were dangerous. Was given license to roam down the left flank yet found himself in an offside position as the pass came in front of goal. Granted a well-earned substitution around the 60-minute point. Six

Jude Bellingham Played in a high position out wide and also did plenty of dirty work. Displayed moments of class and mishit an attempt wide. Substituted towards the end by Rogers, his rival, following a yellow card. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s top opening before halftime, his strike excellently kept out from the Albanian keeper. With Quansah hanging back, it fell to him to stretch the play on the right yet his deliveries into the box varied in quality. Taken off with 15 to go. 6

Harry Kane The match-winner netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes in an England shirt. The first a trademark opportunist's goal while the second a superb finish with his head following a clever run away from the opposition. Aged 32, he’s only getting better and England stand a real opportunity in future competitions when he's in the team. Eight

The attacker Found it tough to get into the game out wide. Had a decent opportunity following a pass by the midfielder but the keeper kept it out. Rashford made much more of effect when substituted. 5/10

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp and combined seamlessly with the striker in a preferred position, 6/10
• Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert although his set-piece created the breakthrough, 6
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Active upon introduction assisting the captain's brace with superb cross to the back post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Seems settled already, Six
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, Six