Squad Assessments: The Three Lions Victory Sealed by Harry Kane's Brace in World Cup Qualifier

Throughout a dominant display, the English national team clinched one more victory versus Albania, with several players producing standout performances on the pitch.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Not a save to make in the first half but then called into action from Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. His sliding challenge on Qazim Laci showed sharp reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined by the opposition's main danger through their forward. Started through the middle initially then shifted wider after Saka came on. 7

John Stones Pushed into midfield with the ball at his feet, a familiar role previously. Sometimes was too casual on the ball and the experiment was shelved by the interval. 6/10

The tall defender A constant threat at set pieces, per usual, could serve as an alternative to his teammate in the backline as opposed to alongside him. A careless distribution later in the match almost led to an opener for Albania. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly A further confident showing from the rising star after his initial appearance versus another side. Saka failed to make full advantage of an exquisite touch over the Albania defence. His position is his to lose so soon. 7/10

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning with the national team. Slightly sloppy on the ball though his whipped deliveries were a threat. An effective game manager for the boss to have against sides that sit back. Shown a yellow after a reckless challenge. 6

The midfielder Crosses on corner kicks and free kicks caused problems. Had room to roam on the left only to be offside as the pass came in shooting positions. Granted a deserved substitution after an hour. 6

Jude Bellingham Played in a high role out wide and also put in defensive duties. Demonstrated flashes of quality but mishit a shot wide. Withdrawn late on for Rogers, his rival, after receiving a caution. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's best chance of the first half, his strike well saved from Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate hanging back, he had to stretch the play on the right yet his deliveries into the box were inconsistent. Substituted late in the match. 6

Harry Kane The match-winner scoring two more finishes for his country. His first a classic poacher’s finish while the second a classy header having drifted away away from the opposition. Aged 32, his form is unwavering with the national team have every chance in future competitions when he's in the team. Eight

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to influence play out wide. Was presented with a decent opportunity following a pass by the midfielder however the keeper made the save. Rashford produced a bigger effect in his place. 5

Bench Players

• Foden (for a teammate 63) Appeared sharp and combined effectively with Kane in a preferred position, Six
• Saka (on for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert but his corner led to the breakthrough, 6
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Lively when brought on assisting the captain's brace with superb cross into the area, 7/10
• Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Looks established at this level, 6
• Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to make an impact, 6/10