Squad Assessments: The Three Lions Victory Sealed by Harry Kane's Brace in International Qualifying Match

Throughout a dominant display, England wrapped up one more victory versus Albania, featuring multiple squad members delivering standout performances during the match.

First-choice Lineup

Dean Henderson Had little to do to make in the first half until tested from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. One well-timed sliding intervention against Qazim Laci demonstrated excellent game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Tested by Albania’s biggest threat through Hoxha. Operated in a central role early on later drifted to the flank after Saka was introduced. 7/10

John Stones Moved up the pitch with the ball at his feet, a familiar role before. At times seemed hesitant on the ball and the experiment was shelved after the break. 6/10

Dan Burn Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, typically, could serve as a replacement to his teammate at the back instead of alongside him. A loose ball after the break almost led to a goal for the visitors. Six

Nico O’Reilly One more composed performance from the youngster after his initial appearance versus Serbia. Saka was unable to take full advantage of a gorgeous backheel behind the opposing backline. The role is firmly his so soon. 7

Adam Wharton A debut start with the national team. Slightly careless in possession though his dangerous corners caused problems. A useful game manager for the coach to utilize against teams who drop deep. Cautioned after a reckless challenge. 6/10

Declan Rice Deliveries on corner kicks and free kicks created chances. Enjoyed license to roam in left midfield but was offside upon receiving in shooting positions. Awarded a merited substitution around the 60-minute point. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Functioned in an advanced spot on the right while also did plenty of defensive duties. Demonstrated moments of class and mishit an effort high. Substituted late on for a teammate, a fellow player, after being booked. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity of the first half, his shot well saved from the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah hanging back, he was forced to stretch the play out wide but his crosses from the touchline were hit and miss. Substituted late in the match. Six

The captain The decisive figure scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes for his country. The first a typical close-range tap-in and the second a classy finish with his head after peeling away away from the opposition. At 32, he continues to improve and England have every chance in future competitions with him up top. Eight

The attacker Struggled to get into the game on the left flank. Had a decent opportunity following a pass from a teammate yet Strakosha kept it out. Rashford made much more of effect after coming on. Five

Substitutes

• Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Was bright connecting effectively with the striker in more familiar role, 6
• Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities although his set-piece created the breakthrough, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Lively when brought on and provided the captain's brace via an excellent ball to the far post, 7
• Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable already, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star 84) Not enough time to affect things, 6