Player Evaluations: England Win Sealed by Harry Kane's Brace in International Qualifying Match

During a impressive display, England clinched a further victory against Albania, featuring a number of players turning in standout displays during the match.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested required during the opening 45 before forced to intervene by an opponent's curled attempt. A sliding tackle on Qazim Laci showed his reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Challenged by the opposition's main danger in their forward. Played in a central role early on but moved wider after a teammate entered the fray. Seven

John Stones Advanced up the pitch with the ball at his feet, a familiar role in the past. At times lacked urgency when carrying play and the tactic abandoned by the interval. Six

Dan Burn A constant threat on corners and free-kicks, as always, perhaps is another option to Stones at the back instead of alongside him. A careless ball later in the match almost led to a goal for the visitors. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly Another confident showing by the rising star after his debut versus Serbia. Saka was unable to take the most of a gorgeous touch over their defense. His position is his to lose at this stage. 7

The newcomer A debut start in an England shirt. Slightly sloppy when playing out though his inswinging set-pieces posed a danger. An effective pace-controller available to the coach to call upon versus defensive opponents. Shown a yellow for a rash challenge. 6

Declan Rice Crosses from dead balls and free-kicks created chances. Enjoyed freedom to drift in left midfield only to be in an offside position as the pass came in shooting positions. Given a well-earned substitution around the 60-minute point. Six

The star midfielder Functioned in a forward role down the right and also contributed with the hard yards. Demonstrated flashes of quality and dragged a shot wide. Withdrawn in the closing stages for a teammate, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. 7

The winger Had the team's best chance of the first half, his shot smartly stopped from Thomas Strakosha. With a teammate hanging back, he was forced to provide width on the right yet his deliveries from the touchline were inconsistent. Replaced late in the match. 6

Harry Kane The match-winner with his 77th and 78th goals in an England shirt. The opener a trademark poacher’s finish and his next a superb headed goal after peeling away from his marker. Now 32, he’s only getting better with the national team have every chance next summer when he's in the team. Eight

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to influence play on the left flank. Had a decent opportunity when set up from a teammate but the keeper made the save. His replacement produced a bigger influence in his place. 5/10

Replacements

• Foden (for Rice 63) Was bright and linked up effectively with the striker in a natural spot, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger 63) Missed opportunities although his set-piece led to the first goal, Six
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Lively upon introduction assisting the second goal with superb cross into the area, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Looks established at this level, 6
• Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Not enough time to influence the game, 6/10