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

Throughout a impressive display, the English national team wrapped up another victory versus Albania, featuring several players turning in notable displays during the match.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested required during the opening 45 until called into action by Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. One well-timed sliding tackle against an Albanian attacker showed excellent game intelligence. 6/10

The debutant Examined against Albania’s biggest threat through their forward. Operated more centrally initially then shifted wider once a teammate came on. 7

The defender Pushed forward when in possession, a familiar role before. On occasion lacked urgency when carrying play and the experiment discontinued by the interval. 6

Dan Burn A constant threat from dead balls, as always, perhaps is a replacement for Stones in the backline as opposed to his partner. One wayward pass after the break almost led to a goal for Albania. Six

The young full-back One more assured performance by the 20-year-old after his debut versus Serbia. A teammate was unable to take the most of a gorgeous touch over the Albania defence. His position is his to lose already. Seven

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning in an England shirt. A bit sloppy in possession though his inswinging set-pieces caused problems. A handy tempo-setter for the manager to have versus teams who drop deep. Cautioned after a reckless challenge. 6

The midfielder Crosses from corners and set-plays created chances. Enjoyed freedom to move in left midfield but was in an offside position when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Granted a merited substitution around the 60-minute point. Six

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a high spot on the right while also contributed with the hard yards. Displayed glimpses of brilliance but mishit an attempt high. Withdrawn in the closing stages for a teammate, a fellow player, following a yellow card. 7/10

The winger Was presented with England’s top opening in the opening period, his shot excellently kept out from Thomas Strakosha. With a teammate staying deep, it fell to him to offer an outlet out wide yet his deliveries into the box varied in quality. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

The captain The difference-maker netting 77th and 78th finishes for his country. The opener a typical poacher’s finish while the second a superb finish with his head having drifted away off his defender. Aged 32, he continues to improve and the side are strong contenders next summer with him up top. 8/10

The attacker Had difficulty to influence play from the left. Was presented with a decent opportunity following a pass by the midfielder yet Strakosha made the save. Rashford produced a bigger an impact after coming on. Five

Bench Players

• Foden (for Rice 63) Looked lively and linked up well with Kane in more familiar role, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger 63) Spurned chances yet his delivery created the opener, Six
• Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Lively after coming on assisting the second goal with superb cross to the far post, 7
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Looks established already, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Not enough time to affect things, Six