Squad Evaluations: England Win Sealed by Kane's Double in World Cup Qualifying Match

During a dominant performance, the English national team wrapped up one more victory versus their opponents, with a number of players producing memorable displays during the match.

First-choice Lineup

Dean Henderson Not a save required in the first half before tested from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. One well-timed sliding intervention on Qazim Laci showed sharp game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Challenged against Albania’s primary attacker through their forward. Operated through the middle initially then shifted wider after Saka was introduced. 7

The defender Moved forward on the ball, as he has done previously. Sometimes was too casual in possession and the experiment was shelved after the break. 6/10

Dan Burn Always dangerous from dead balls, as always, could serve as another option to his teammate in the backline rather than alongside him. A loose distribution in the second half nearly resulted in a goal for Albania. Six

The young full-back Another composed showing by the 20-year-old after his initial appearance versus Serbia. Saka was unable to take full advantage of an exquisite flick over the Albania defence. The left-back spot is his to lose at this stage. 7

The newcomer His maiden beginning for his country. Somewhat careless on the ball but his inswinging deliveries posed a danger. A useful tempo-setter for the manager to have against sides that sit back. Shown a yellow after a reckless challenge. 6

Declan Rice Set-pieces from corners and set-plays created chances. Was given room to roam down the left flank yet found himself in an offside position upon receiving in front of goal. Given a merited break around the 60-minute point. 6

The star midfielder Functioned in a high spot out wide and also put in defensive duties. Showed glimpses of brilliance and dragged a shot high. Replaced in the closing stages for a teammate, his competition, after receiving a caution. 7

The winger Was presented with the team's top opening in the opening period, his effort smartly stopped from the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah holding position, it fell to him to offer an outlet down the right side yet his deliveries into the box varied in quality. Taken off with 15 to go. 6

Harry Kane The match-winner scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes in an England shirt. The opener a classic close-range tap-in while the second a classy finish with his head having drifted away away from the opposition. Aged 32, he’s only getting better with the national team stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. Eight

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to make an impact out wide. Had a presentable chance after being played in from a teammate however Strakosha kept it out. Rashford made much more of an impact when substituted. 5

Substitutes

• Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Was bright connecting well with Kane in more familiar role, 6
• Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities yet his delivery provided the first goal, Six
• Marcus Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Energetic upon introduction assisting the second goal via an excellent ball to the back post, 7
• Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable at this level, 6
• Rogers (for the star 84) Too brief a spell to make an impact, 6