Squad Ratings: The Three Lions Win Sealed by Harry Kane's Double in International Qualifying Match

During a dominant display, England clinched a further win against Albania, featuring multiple players delivering standout performances on the pitch.

First-choice Eleven

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested required in the first half until called into action from Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. His sliding intervention on Qazim Laci demonstrated sharp anticipation. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged against the opposition's main danger in Hoxha. Played in a central role initially later drifted wider after Saka came on. 7

The defender Pushed forward when in possession, a familiar role before. Sometimes seemed hesitant on the ball with the experiment abandoned at half-time. 6/10

The tall defender A nuisance at set pieces, typically, but may be a replacement to Stones in defense as opposed to alongside him. A careless pass later in the match almost led to an opener from Albania. Six

Nico O’Reilly Another composed showing by the rising star following his debut versus Serbia. Saka failed to make full advantage of a gorgeous touch behind the opposing backline. His position is firmly his at this stage. 7

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning in an England shirt. Somewhat loose in possession but his inswinging set-pieces were a threat. A useful pace-controller available to the manager to have against defensive opponents. Cautioned after a reckless challenge. Six

Declan Rice Crosses from dead balls and free kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed license to roam down the left flank yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Awarded a well-earned break around the 60-minute point. 6

Jude Bellingham Operated in an advanced role on the right and contributed with the hard yards. Displayed moments of class and dragged an attempt over. Substituted in the closing stages for Rogers, his rival, after receiving a caution. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s clearest opportunity of the first half, his effort excellently kept out by the Albanian keeper. As a teammate holding position, it fell to him to stretch the play out wide but his crosses from the touchline were inconsistent. Taken off late in the match. 6

Harry Kane The decisive figure netting two more finishes for his country. The opener a classic opportunist's goal and his next a superb header after peeling away from his marker. Aged 32, he continues to improve and England have every chance in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. Eight

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to make an impact on the left flank. Was presented with a good opening after being played in by the midfielder however Strakosha made the save. Rashford had a greater effect in his place. Five

Replacements

• Phil Foden (for Rice 63) Appeared sharp and combined well with Kane in more familiar role, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (for Eze 63) Failed to convert but his corner led to the opener, 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Bowen 75) Energetic upon introduction assisting the captain's brace with superb cross to the back post, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Looks established so soon, 6/10
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to make an impact, 6