Player Ratings: The Three Lions Victory Sealed by Kane's Double in World Cup Qualifier

During a dominant display, the English national team secured one more victory versus Albania, with multiple players producing notable displays during the match.

First-choice Eleven

The goalkeeper Had little to do to make in the first half until tested from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. One well-timed sliding tackle on an Albanian attacker highlighted excellent anticipation. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Examined by the opposition's main danger through their forward. Played in a central role initially later drifted out wide after a teammate entered the fray. 7/10

John Stones Advanced into midfield on the ball, a familiar role before. On occasion seemed hesitant on the ball with the approach discontinued after the break. Six

The tall defender Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, typically, perhaps is an alternative to Stones in defense as opposed to paired with him. A loose ball after the break nearly resulted in a goal for the visitors. Six

The young full-back A further confident display from the youngster following his first cap against Serbia. Saka did not capitalize on the most of an exquisite backheel behind the Albania defence. His position is firmly his so soon. Seven

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning for his country. A bit sloppy when playing out however his inswinging corners caused problems. A handy pace-controller for the coach to utilize against sides that sit back. Cautioned after a reckless foul. Six

The midfielder Crosses from dead balls and set-plays were dangerous. Enjoyed freedom to move down the left flank only to be offside when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Awarded a merited rest around the 60-minute point. 6

Jude Bellingham Played in a high role out wide while also did plenty of dirty work. Demonstrated flashes of quality and mishit an effort wide. Replaced towards the end for Rogers, his rival, after being booked. Seven

The winger Was presented with England’s clearest opportunity before halftime, his strike smartly stopped by Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah holding position, he was forced to provide width on the right yet his deliveries into the box were hit and miss. Taken off late in the match. 6/10

Harry Kane The match-winner netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals at international level. The first a typical close-range tap-in and his next a classy finish with his head having drifted away off his defender. Aged 32, he continues to improve with the national team stand a real opportunity next summer with him up top. Eight

The attacker Struggled to influence play from the left. Had a presentable chance when set up by Bellingham but Strakosha kept it out. His replacement produced a bigger effect after coming on. 5/10

Bench Players

• Foden (replacing a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively and linked up well with Kane in more familiar role, 6/10
• Saka (on for the winger 63) Spurned chances yet his delivery provided the first goal, 6/10
• Rashford (replacing Bowen with 15 left) Active when brought on assisting Kane’s second with a brilliant delivery into the area, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder 75) Looks established at this level, 6
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham with minutes remaining) Not enough time to affect things, 6/10