Squad Evaluations: The Three Lions Victory Sealed by Harry Kane's Brace in World Cup Qualifying Match

Throughout a commanding showing, England wrapped up a further victory versus Albania, with several players producing notable performances on the pitch.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Had little to do required before the break before called into action by an opponent's curling effort. His sliding intervention on Qazim Laci showed sharp game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Tested by Albania’s primary attacker in Hoxha. Started more centrally to begin with but moved to the flank once a teammate was introduced. 7

John Stones Pushed up the pitch when in possession, something he's known for in the past. At times lacked urgency on the ball with the tactic discontinued after the break. 6/10

The tall defender Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, as always, could serve as an alternative to his teammate at the back as opposed to alongside him. A careless distribution later in the match came close to the first goal from the visitors. 6/10

The young full-back One more composed performance from the rising star after his initial appearance versus another side. Saka did not capitalize on the opportunity from a gorgeous touch over the opposing backline. The left-back spot is firmly his so soon. Seven

The newcomer His maiden beginning with the national team. Somewhat careless in possession however his dangerous set-pieces were a threat. A useful pace-controller available to the boss to have against sides that sit back. Cautioned for a poorly timed tackle. Six

The midfielder Crosses from dead balls and set-plays created chances. Enjoyed room to drift in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Granted a merited rest around the 60-minute point. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Operated in a high position on the right and did plenty of defensive duties. Showed flashes of quality but scuffed an effort wide. Substituted late on by a teammate, his competition, after being booked. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity of the first half, his effort excellently kept out from Thomas Strakosha. With a teammate holding position, he was forced to stretch the play out wide yet his deliveries from the touchline were hit and miss. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

Harry Kane The difference-maker scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes for his country. His first a classic close-range tap-in and his next a classy header following a clever run from his marker. Now 32, he continues to improve and the side are strong contenders in future competitions when he's in the team. Eight

The attacker Found it tough to get into the game from the left. Was presented with a presentable chance following a pass by the midfielder yet Strakosha kept it out. Rashford made much more of effect in his place. 5/10

Substitutes

  • Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright and linked up seamlessly with the striker in more familiar role, 6/10
  • Saka (for Eze 63) Missed opportunities although his set-piece provided the breakthrough, Six
  • Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Lively upon introduction assisting the second goal with a brilliant delivery to the back post, Seven
  • Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable already, 6
  • Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6/10
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