Player Assessments: England Triumph Sealed by Harry Kane's Brace in International Qualifier

Throughout a dominant showing, the English national team wrapped up one more triumph versus their opponents, featuring multiple squad members producing notable displays on the pitch.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Not a save to perform during the opening 45 before forced to intervene by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. One well-timed sliding tackle on Qazim Laci highlighted excellent anticipation. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Examined against Albania’s main danger in Hoxha. Played through the middle early on but moved out wide after Saka came on. Seven

The defender Moved up the pitch on the ball, a familiar role before. Sometimes was too casual in possession and the experiment was shelved after the break. 6/10

The tall defender A nuisance from dead balls, per usual, perhaps is another option for Stones at the back instead of paired with him. A loose pass after the break nearly resulted in a goal from the visitors. 6/10

The young full-back Another composed performance from the youngster after his initial appearance against Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on full advantage of an exquisite flick behind the Albania defence. The role is his to lose already. 7/10

Adam Wharton His first start with the national team. Somewhat sloppy on the ball however his whipped set-pieces were a threat. An effective pace-controller available to the manager to have against teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow after a reckless tackle. 6/10

Declan Rice Set-pieces from dead balls and set-plays created chances. Enjoyed room to roam down the left flank yet found himself in an offside position upon receiving with a chance to score. Given a deserved break after an hour. 6

The star midfielder Functioned in a high role out wide and contributed with the hard yards. Demonstrated moments of class and dragged an effort over. Replaced towards the end for a teammate, a fellow player, following a yellow card. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s top opening in the opening period, his strike excellently kept out by the Albanian keeper. As a teammate hanging back, he had to offer an outlet down the right side yet his deliveries from the touchline varied in quality. Taken off late in the match. Six

The captain The difference-maker with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes for his country. The first a classic poacher’s finish and the second a classy header after peeling 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. 8/10

The attacker Found it tough to influence play on the left flank. Had a decent opportunity after being played in by Bellingham however Strakosha kept it out. Rashford had a greater influence after coming on. Five

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively and linked up effectively with the striker in a preferred position, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Missed opportunities yet his delivery provided the first goal, Six
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen 75) Energetic upon introduction and provided the captain's brace with a brilliant delivery to the back post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable so soon, 6
• Morgan Rogers (replacing the star with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to make an impact, 6