Player Ratings: The Three Lions Triumph Sealed by Harry Kane's Brace in International Qualifying Match

In a impressive showing, the English national team wrapped up another win versus their opponents, with multiple squad members delivering notable performances during the match.

Starting Lineup

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to perform before the break until called into action from Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. One well-timed sliding tackle against Qazim Laci showed excellent reading of the game. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined by Albania’s primary attacker in Hoxha. Played in a central role early on but moved out wide once Saka came on. 7

John Stones Moved up the pitch on the ball, as he has done before. At times seemed hesitant on the ball with the approach abandoned by the interval. 6/10

Dan Burn A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, per usual, but may be another option to Stones in the backline instead of his partner. One wayward distribution after the break came close to the first goal from Albania. Six

Nico O’Reilly A further assured performance from the rising star following his first cap versus Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on the opportunity from a gorgeous flick behind their defense. The role is his to lose already. 7

Adam Wharton A debut start with the national team. A bit sloppy on the ball though his whipped deliveries were a threat. A handy tempo-setter available to the boss to utilize versus sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed challenge. 6

Declan Rice Crosses from dead balls and free kicks created chances. Was given license to roam on the left only to be in an offside position upon receiving with a chance to score. Given a well-earned rest after an hour. 6

Jude Bellingham Played in a forward spot out wide while also contributed with the hard yards. Demonstrated flashes of quality but mishit an attempt high. Withdrawn late on by a teammate, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. 7

The winger Had the team's top opening of the first half, his shot excellently kept out by Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate holding position, he was forced to provide width on the right although his balls from the touchline were hit and miss. Substituted late in the match. Six

Harry Kane The difference-maker scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes for his country. The opener a typical close-range tap-in and his next an excellent finish with his head after peeling away from his marker. Aged 32, his form is unwavering and the side stand a real opportunity in future competitions with him up top. 8/10

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to make an impact on the left flank. Had a presentable chance following a pass from a teammate yet the keeper denied him. Rashford had a greater effect when substituted. 5/10

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright and combined effectively with the striker in a natural spot, 6
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze 63) Spurned chances but his corner created the first goal, 6
• Rashford (for the attacker 75) Energetic after coming on assisting Kane’s second via an excellent ball to the far post, 7/10
• Elliot Anderson (for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled so soon, 6
• Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Insufficient minutes to make an impact, 6