Player Assessments: The Three Lions Win Sealed by Harry Kane's Double in International Qualifier

During a impressive display, the English national team clinched a further win against their opponents, featuring a number of players producing notable performances during the match.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Not a save to make during the opening 45 until tested from an opponent's curled attempt. One well-timed sliding tackle on an Albanian attacker demonstrated sharp game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Challenged by Albania’s primary attacker through Hoxha. Started through the middle early on but moved to the flank after a teammate came on. 7

John Stones Moved into midfield on the ball, as he has done in the past. At times was too casual on the ball and the approach discontinued at half-time. 6

Dan Burn A constant threat from dead balls, typically, perhaps is another option to Stones in defense rather than his partner. A careless ball in the second half almost led to the first goal for the visitors. Six

Nico O’Reilly Another confident showing from the youngster after his initial appearance against Serbia. Saka failed to make full advantage of an exquisite touch behind the opposing backline. The role looks secure so soon. Seven

Adam Wharton His first start for his country. Slightly sloppy when playing out however his whipped deliveries caused problems. A handy game manager available to the manager to have against sides that sit back. Shown a yellow after a reckless foul. 6

Declan Rice Crosses on corner kicks and free-kicks created chances. Had freedom to roam down the left flank only to be offside upon receiving in front of goal. Given a deserved break after an hour. 6

Jude Bellingham Functioned in an advanced role out wide and contributed with dirty work. Showed moments of class and dragged a shot high. Substituted in the closing stages for a teammate, his competition, after receiving a caution. 7

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s best chance in the opening period, his strike excellently kept out from Thomas Strakosha. With a teammate hanging back, he was forced to provide width out wide although his balls from the touchline varied in quality. Taken off late in the match. 6

The captain The match-winner with his 77th and 78th strikes at international level. His first a typical opportunist's goal while the second a classy headed goal having drifted away away from the opposition. Now 32, he continues to improve and the side stand a real opportunity in future competitions with him leading the line. 8

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to get into the game on the left flank. Was presented with a presentable chance following a pass from a teammate yet the keeper kept it out. Rashford produced a bigger effect in his place. 5/10

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (for a teammate 63) Appeared sharp and linked up effectively with the striker in a preferred position, Six
• Saka (for Eze 63) Spurned chances but his corner provided the first goal, 6
• Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Active after coming on assisting the second goal with a brilliant delivery into the area, 7/10
• Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled already, 6
• Rogers (for the star 84) Too brief a spell to influence the game, 6/10