Player Assessments: The Three Lions Triumph Secured by Kane's Double in World Cup Qualifying Match

During a impressive showing, the English national team clinched another win against their opponents, featuring multiple players turning in memorable performances throughout the game.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to perform in the first half before called into action by an opponent's curled attempt. A sliding intervention on an Albanian attacker demonstrated excellent reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Examined by Albania’s biggest threat in Hoxha. Played in a central role initially but moved to the flank once Saka entered the fray. 7/10

The defender Moved up the pitch on the ball, as he has done previously. Sometimes lacked urgency when carrying play with the approach abandoned by the interval. 6/10

Dan Burn Always dangerous from dead balls, typically, perhaps is another option to his teammate in defense as opposed to alongside him. A loose ball later in the match almost led to a goal from the visitors. 6

Nico O’Reilly A further confident showing by the youngster after his debut versus Serbia. A teammate did not capitalize on the most of an exquisite touch behind the Albania defence. His position looks secure so soon. 7/10

Adam Wharton His first start with the national team. Slightly careless in possession however his inswinging deliveries were a threat. A useful pace-controller available to the coach to have versus defensive opponents. Shown a yellow for a rash tackle. 6

Declan Rice Deliveries on corner kicks and set-plays caused problems. Had freedom to roam on the left only to be in an offside position as the pass came with a chance to score. Awarded a deserved rest around the 60-minute point. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Played in an advanced position on the right and put in defensive duties. Displayed flashes of quality but mishit a shot wide. Withdrawn in the closing stages for Rogers, his rival, following a yellow card. 7/10

The winger Had the team's best chance in the opening period, his shot excellently kept out by Thomas Strakosha. With a teammate staying deep, he had to provide width down the right side yet his deliveries from wide areas were inconsistent. Taken off late in the match. Six

The captain The difference-maker netting 77th and 78th finishes for his country. His first a typical poacher’s finish and his next a superb header having drifted away away from the opposition. At 32, he continues to improve with the national team are strong contenders in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. 8

The attacker Struggled to make an impact on the left flank. Had a presentable chance when set up by the midfielder yet the keeper denied him. Rashford made much more of influence when substituted. 5

Substitutes

• Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Appeared sharp and linked up seamlessly with the striker in a natural spot, Six
• Saka (on for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities but his corner led to the breakthrough, 6
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Lively upon introduction and set up the second goal with a brilliant delivery to the far post, 7
• Anderson (for Wharton 75) Appears comfortable at this level, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (for the star 84) Not enough time to influence the game, 6/10