Player Ratings: The Three Lions Win Sealed by Harry Kane's Double in World Cup Qualifying Match

During a dominant display, the English national team secured a further win against their opponents, with several players producing notable displays during the match.

Starting XI

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to make during the opening 45 until tested by an opponent's curling effort. A sliding challenge against an Albanian attacker highlighted excellent anticipation. Six out of ten

The debutant Challenged by the opposition's primary attacker through their forward. Started through the middle to begin with later drifted to the flank after a teammate came on. Seven

John Stones Advanced into midfield when in possession, as he has done in the past. Sometimes lacked urgency in possession with the tactic was shelved at half-time. 6

Dan Burn A nuisance at set pieces, per usual, but may be another option to Stones in defense as opposed to paired with him. One wayward ball later in the match nearly resulted in a goal from the visitors. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly One more confident showing from the 20-year-old after his initial appearance versus another side. Saka was unable to take the opportunity from a clever backheel behind the opposing backline. His position is his to lose so soon. 7

The newcomer His first start in an England shirt. Somewhat careless when playing out however his inswinging corners posed a danger. A useful tempo-setter for the manager to have against teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow after a reckless tackle. 6/10

The midfielder Set-pieces from corners and free-kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed room to drift in left midfield yet found himself offside upon receiving with a chance to score. Given a deserved rest around the 60-minute point. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a high spot down the right and also put in defensive duties. Demonstrated flashes of quality and mishit an effort high. Withdrawn late on for Rogers, his competition, following a yellow card. 7/10

The winger Had England’s best chance of the first half, his effort well saved by the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate hanging back, he had to provide width on the right although his balls from the touchline varied in quality. Taken off late in the match. 6

Harry Kane The difference-maker scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals for his country. His first a trademark close-range tap-in while the second a superb finish with his head having drifted away from his marker. Aged 32, he’s only getting better and England are strong contenders in future competitions with him leading the line. Eight

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to make an impact from the left. Was presented with a good opening after being played in from a teammate however the keeper kept it out. His replacement made much more of an impact when substituted. 5

Substitutes

• Foden (for Rice 63) Looked lively and combined effectively with the striker in more familiar role, Six
• Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert yet his delivery led to the breakthrough, Six
• Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Lively upon introduction assisting the second goal with a brilliant delivery to the far post, 7
• Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Seems settled already, Six
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Not enough time to affect things, 6/10