Player Assessments: The Three Lions Win Secured by Kane's Brace in International Qualifying Match

During a commanding showing, England secured one more victory against Albania, featuring multiple players delivering memorable performances during the match.

First-choice XI

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested required during the opening 45 before called into action by an opponent's bent shot. A sliding challenge on Qazim Laci highlighted his game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined against Albania’s biggest threat in their forward. Started in a central role initially but moved out wide once a teammate was introduced. Seven

The defender Moved forward when in possession, something he's known for before. On occasion was too casual in possession and the tactic abandoned at half-time. 6/10

Dan Burn Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, as always, but may be another option for his teammate in defense as opposed to paired with him. A careless ball in the second half nearly resulted in a goal for Albania. 6/10

The young full-back A further composed showing from the 20-year-old after his debut versus another side. Saka was unable to take the opportunity from a clever flick over their defense. The left-back spot looks secure so soon. 7

The newcomer His first start for his country. A bit sloppy in possession though his dangerous corners caused problems. An effective pace-controller available to the coach to have versus sides that sit back. Cautioned for a rash tackle. 6/10

Declan Rice Deliveries from corners and set-plays created chances. Was given freedom to move down the left flank yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived in front of goal. Granted a well-earned substitution around the 60-minute point. Six

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a high spot out wide and also contributed with the hard yards. Showed moments of class and mishit an effort high. Replaced towards the end by Rogers, his competition, after being booked. Seven

The winger Had England’s best chance before halftime, his shot smartly stopped from the opposing goalkeeper. With Quansah staying deep, he had to offer an outlet down the right side yet his deliveries into the box were inconsistent. Replaced late in the match. 6

Harry Kane The decisive figure scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes for his country. The first a classic close-range tap-in and the second a superb header having drifted away off his defender. At 32, he continues to improve and England are strong contenders in future competitions with him up top. 8/10

The attacker Had difficulty to influence play from the left. Was presented with a presentable chance after being played in from a teammate but Strakosha made the save. Rashford produced a bigger an impact in his place. Five

Substitutes

• Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively and combined seamlessly with the striker in a natural spot, 6/10
• Saka (for the winger 63) Missed opportunities yet his delivery provided the opener, Six
• Rashford (for the attacker with 15 left) Lively upon introduction assisting Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery to the back post, 7/10
• Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Appears comfortable at this level, Six
• Morgan Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Not enough time to affect things, 6/10