Squad Assessments: The Three Lions Victory Secured by Kane's Brace in International Qualifier

During a commanding showing, the English national team wrapped up another win versus their opponents, featuring multiple players producing notable displays on the pitch.

First-choice XI

Dean Henderson Had little to do required in the first half until called into action by Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. A sliding intervention against Qazim Laci highlighted his game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Challenged against the opposition's biggest threat in Hoxha. Operated through the middle early on then shifted out wide after Saka entered the fray. 7

The defender Pushed up the pitch with the ball at his feet, something he's known for before. On occasion was too casual on the ball and the experiment abandoned by the interval. 6

Dan Burn Always dangerous at set pieces, typically, but may be an alternative to Stones in the backline instead of his partner. One wayward distribution in the second half came close to a goal for the visitors. 6

The young full-back A further assured performance from the youngster following his debut versus Serbia. A teammate failed to make the opportunity from a gorgeous flick over the Albania defence. His position is his to lose at this stage. 7/10

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning for his country. Slightly loose on the ball however his inswinging set-pieces posed a danger. A handy tempo-setter for the boss to utilize versus sides that sit back. Booked for a poorly timed foul. 6/10

Declan Rice Set-pieces on corner kicks and free-kicks created chances. Was given license to drift on the left but was in an offside position as the pass came in front of goal. Awarded a well-earned break around the 60-minute point. Six

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a forward role on the right and also contributed with the hard yards. Showed flashes of quality but scuffed a shot over. Withdrawn late on by Rogers, his competition, after receiving a caution. 7

Jarrod Bowen Had the team's top opening before halftime, his strike excellently kept out from the Albanian keeper. As a teammate staying deep, he was forced to stretch the play out wide although his balls from wide areas varied in quality. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

Harry Kane The decisive figure with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes at international level. The opener a trademark poacher’s finish and his next a classy finish with his head following a clever run off his defender. Now 32, he’s only getting better and England are strong contenders in future competitions with him up top. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Struggled to influence play out wide. Was presented with a presentable chance after being played in by Bellingham but Strakosha denied him. His replacement made much more of an impact in his place. 5/10

Bench Players

• Foden (for a teammate 63) Was bright and combined seamlessly with the striker in a preferred position, 6
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger 63) Missed opportunities although his set-piece created the opener, Six
• Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Lively after coming on assisting the second goal with superb cross to the back post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Looks established so soon, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to make an impact, 6