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

Throughout a impressive performance, the English national team wrapped up a further victory against Albania, featuring a number of squad members turning in standout displays on the pitch.

Starting Eleven

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested required during the opening 45 but then forced to intervene from an opponent's curling effort. One well-timed sliding tackle against an Albanian attacker highlighted excellent anticipation. Six out of ten

The debutant Examined by the opposition's biggest threat through their forward. Operated more centrally initially then shifted out wide once Saka was introduced. 7

The defender Moved forward on the ball, as he has done in the past. At times was too casual on the ball and the experiment abandoned by the interval. 6/10

The tall defender Always dangerous at set pieces, typically, but may be an alternative to Stones at the back rather than his partner. A loose distribution after the break came close to an opener from Albania. 6

Nico O’Reilly One more composed display by the rising star after his first cap versus another side. A teammate did not capitalize on the opportunity from an exquisite backheel behind the opposing backline. His position looks secure at this stage. 7/10

Adam Wharton His first start with the national team. A bit loose when playing out but his whipped deliveries were a threat. A useful game manager available to the manager to call upon against teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow after a reckless foul. 6/10

The midfielder Set-pieces from corners and set-plays created chances. Was given freedom to drift on the left but was in an offside position upon receiving in shooting positions. Given a deserved break around the 60-minute point. Six

The star midfielder Played in a forward position down the right and also did plenty of dirty work. Displayed glimpses of brilliance and dragged a shot high. Replaced towards the end by Rogers, his rival, after being booked. Seven

The winger Had the team's best chance of the first half, his effort well saved from the opposing goalkeeper. As a teammate holding position, he had to stretch the play out wide although his balls from wide areas were inconsistent. Replaced with 15 to go. Six

The captain The decisive figure netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes in an England shirt. The first a typical close-range tap-in and his next a superb finish with his head having drifted away away from the opposition. Now 32, he continues to improve with the national team are strong contenders in future competitions with him leading the line. 8

The attacker Found it tough to get into the game on the left flank. Was presented with a presentable chance when set up by Bellingham but the keeper denied him. Rashford made much more of effect after coming on. 5

Replacements

• Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp connecting seamlessly with the striker in a natural spot, Six
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances but his corner created the breakthrough, Six
• Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Energetic when brought on and provided Kane’s second via an excellent ball into the area, 7
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton 75) Looks established already, 6
• Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Insufficient minutes to affect things, Six