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

During a dominant showing, England wrapped up one more win against their opponents, featuring multiple players delivering memorable displays throughout the game.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Not a save required during the opening 45 until forced to intervene by an opponent's curled attempt. One well-timed sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker showed his game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged against the opposition's biggest threat through Hoxha. Operated through the middle early on then shifted to the flank after a teammate entered the fray. 7

John Stones Moved forward with the ball at his feet, a familiar role before. At times was too casual when carrying play and the approach was shelved after the break. 6/10

The tall defender A nuisance from dead balls, as always, could serve as an alternative to his teammate in the backline rather than his partner. A careless ball after the break came close to a goal from the visitors. 6

The young full-back A further assured display from the youngster after his debut versus Serbia. Saka failed to make the opportunity from a gorgeous backheel over the Albania defence. His position is his to lose at this stage. 7/10

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning with the national team. Slightly sloppy when playing out but his dangerous deliveries posed a danger. An effective pace-controller available to the coach to call upon versus sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a rash tackle. Six

The midfielder Crosses on corner kicks and set-plays created chances. Enjoyed license to roam down the left flank only to be offside when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Granted a deserved break on the hour mark. Six

Jude Bellingham Played in a forward role on the right and contributed with dirty work. Showed glimpses of brilliance and mishit an attempt over. Replaced towards the end for Rogers, a fellow player, after being booked. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s best chance of the first half, his effort well saved by the Albanian keeper. With a teammate staying deep, he had to provide width on the right although his balls into the box varied in quality. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

Harry Kane The decisive figure with his 77th and 78th goals in an England shirt. The opener a typical poacher’s finish while the second a superb header after peeling away from his marker. At 32, his form is unwavering and England are strong contenders in the upcoming tournament with him up top. 8/10

The attacker Struggled to get into the game on the left flank. Had a good opening when set up from a teammate yet Strakosha kept it out. His replacement made much more of influence in his place. 5

Replacements

• Foden (replacing Rice 63) Appeared sharp connecting well with Kane in a natural spot, Six
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze 63) Missed opportunities yet his delivery created the opener, 6
• Rashford (for the attacker 75) Lively after coming on and provided the captain's brace with a brilliant delivery into the area, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable at this level, 6/10
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6