Player Evaluations: England Triumph Sealed by Harry Kane's Brace in International Qualifier

Throughout a impressive display, the English national team clinched one more triumph against their opponents, featuring several squad members producing memorable performances during the match.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to perform in the first half but then tested from an opponent's bent shot. One well-timed sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker demonstrated sharp reading of the game. 6/10

The debutant Examined against the opposition's primary attacker in Hoxha. Operated more centrally to begin with then shifted wider after Saka came on. Seven

The defender Advanced forward on the ball, a familiar role before. On occasion lacked urgency on the ball and the experiment discontinued after the break. 6/10

The tall defender Always dangerous from dead balls, as always, perhaps is an alternative for his teammate in defense as opposed to alongside him. One wayward ball after the break came close to the first goal from the visitors. 6

The young full-back One more composed display by the rising star after his initial appearance versus another side. Saka was unable to take the most of a gorgeous flick behind their defense. The left-back spot is firmly his already. 7/10

The newcomer A debut start with the national team. Somewhat sloppy in possession though his whipped corners caused problems. An effective pace-controller for the boss to have against sides that sit back. Booked after a reckless challenge. 6

Declan Rice Set-pieces from dead balls and set-plays created chances. Was given license to drift in left midfield but was in an offside position as the pass came in front of goal. Granted a well-earned substitution around the 60-minute point. 6/10

The star midfielder Played in a forward spot down the right and also did plenty of the hard yards. Displayed moments of class but dragged an attempt wide. Substituted towards the end by a teammate, a fellow player, following a yellow card. Seven

The winger Was presented with England’s best chance before halftime, his effort well saved by the Albanian keeper. With a teammate holding position, he had to provide width out wide although his balls from wide areas varied in quality. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

Harry Kane The difference-maker with his 77th and 78th goals at international level. His first a trademark close-range tap-in while the second a classy finish with his head after peeling away away from the opposition. Now 32, he’s only getting better with the national team stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. 8

The attacker Found it tough to make an impact out wide. Was presented with a presentable chance following a pass from a teammate but the keeper kept it out. His replacement produced a bigger an impact in his place. 5/10

Replacements

• Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Was bright connecting seamlessly with Kane in a natural spot, 6
• Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert but his corner created the opener, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Energetic upon introduction and provided the captain's brace with superb cross to the back post, 7/10
• Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable at this level, 6/10
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham 84) Not enough time to influence the game, 6/10