Player Evaluations: England Win Sealed by Harry Kane's Double in World Cup Qualifying Match

Throughout a dominant display, the English national team secured one more win against their opponents, with a number of players producing memorable performances during the match.

First-choice XI

Dean Henderson Not a save to make during the opening 45 until tested by Arbër Hoxha’s curling effort. A sliding challenge against an Albanian attacker demonstrated excellent game intelligence. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged by the opposition's primary attacker in Hoxha. Played through the middle early on but moved out wide after Saka came on. 7/10

The defender Pushed up the pitch with the ball at his feet, as he has done in the past. On occasion lacked urgency on the ball and the tactic discontinued by the interval. Six

The tall defender Always dangerous from dead balls, typically, perhaps is a replacement for Stones at the back instead of his partner. A careless ball after the break nearly resulted in a goal from the visitors. Six

The young full-back One more assured display from the youngster after his initial appearance versus another side. Saka was unable to take the opportunity from a gorgeous backheel over their defense. The left-back spot looks secure so soon. Seven

The newcomer A debut start for his country. Slightly careless when playing out but his dangerous corners caused problems. A useful game manager available to the boss to utilize against sides that sit back. Booked for a rash foul. 6/10

The midfielder Deliveries from corners and free kicks caused problems. Had room to roam on the left yet found himself offside as the pass came in front of goal. Granted a deserved rest around the 60-minute point. 6

Jude Bellingham Operated in a forward role down the right and also did plenty of dirty work. Showed glimpses of brilliance and mishit a shot over. Withdrawn in the closing stages by a teammate, his rival, after being booked. Seven

The winger Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity in the opening period, his effort excellently kept out by Thomas Strakosha. As Quansah hanging back, he was forced to offer an outlet down the right side although his balls from the touchline were hit and miss. Substituted with 15 to go. 6/10

Harry Kane The match-winner scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals for his country. His first a typical poacher’s finish and his next a classy header following a clever run from his marker. At 32, he’s only getting better and the side stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. Eight

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to influence play from the left. Had a presentable chance when set up by Bellingham but the keeper made the save. Rashford produced a bigger influence after coming on. Five

Replacements

• Foden (for a teammate 63) Looked lively and linked up seamlessly with Kane in a natural spot, 6
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Spurned chances although his set-piece provided the first goal, 6
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Energetic upon introduction and provided the second goal with superb cross to the back post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Seems settled so soon, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to make an impact, 6