Player Assessments: England Victory Sealed by Harry Kane's Brace in World Cup Qualifying Match

In a commanding showing, the English national team wrapped up a further triumph against Albania, featuring multiple players turning in notable displays on the pitch.

First-choice Lineup

Dean Henderson Not a save to make before the break before tested by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. One well-timed sliding intervention against an Albanian attacker showed his reading of the game. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged by the opposition's primary attacker in Hoxha. Played through the middle to begin with but moved wider once a teammate came on. 7/10

The defender Pushed forward with the ball at his feet, as he has done in the past. Sometimes was too casual on the ball and the tactic was shelved after the break. 6

The tall defender Always dangerous at set pieces, as always, perhaps is another option to Stones in the backline as opposed to paired with him. A careless ball later in the match almost led to a goal for Albania. Six

Nico O’Reilly One more confident performance by the youngster following his debut against Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on full advantage of a clever backheel over the Albania defence. The role looks secure at this stage. 7/10

The newcomer His first start in an England shirt. A bit sloppy when playing out but his inswinging corners were a threat. A useful tempo-setter available to the coach to utilize versus defensive opponents. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed foul. 6/10

Declan Rice Deliveries from corners and free kicks created chances. Enjoyed freedom to roam down the left flank but was in an offside position when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Awarded a merited substitution after an hour. 6

Jude Bellingham Functioned in an advanced role on the right and also contributed with dirty work. Displayed flashes of quality but scuffed an attempt wide. Replaced in the closing stages by Rogers, his rival, after receiving a caution. Seven

The winger Was presented with the team's top opening in the opening period, his strike smartly stopped from the Albanian keeper. As Quansah staying deep, he was forced to provide width down the right side although his balls into the box were hit and miss. Replaced with 15 to go. Six

Harry Kane The difference-maker netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals in an England shirt. The first a classic opportunist's goal and his next an excellent headed goal following a clever run away from the opposition. Now 32, his form is unwavering and England are strong contenders in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. Eight

The attacker Found it tough to influence play from the left. Was presented with a presentable chance after being played in by the midfielder however the keeper denied him. His replacement produced a bigger effect when substituted. 5/10

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Was bright and linked up well with the striker in more familiar role, Six
• Saka (for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities but his corner led to the opener, Six
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Active after coming on and provided Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery into the area, 7/10
• Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable at this level, 6
• Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to affect things, Six