Squad Evaluations: England Win Sealed by Kane's Brace in International Qualifying Match

In a impressive performance, England clinched one more triumph versus their opponents, featuring multiple squad members turning in memorable performances throughout the game.

First-choice XI

Dean Henderson Was rarely tested required in the first half before called into action by Arbër Hoxha’s curled attempt. One well-timed sliding challenge on Qazim Laci demonstrated excellent reading of the game. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Challenged against Albania’s primary attacker in Hoxha. Played more centrally to begin with then shifted wider once Saka entered the fray. 7

The defender Pushed into midfield when in possession, a familiar role previously. Sometimes was too casual when carrying play with the experiment discontinued at half-time. Six

The tall defender A constant threat from dead balls, as always, could serve as an alternative to his teammate in the backline instead of alongside him. One wayward distribution later in the match came close to the first goal for the visitors. 6/10

The young full-back A further assured performance by the rising star after his first cap versus another side. A teammate failed to make full advantage of a gorgeous backheel over their defense. The left-back spot is firmly his already. Seven

The newcomer A debut start with the national team. A bit loose on the ball but his dangerous corners were a threat. An effective pace-controller available to the boss to have against teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow after a reckless tackle. 6/10

Declan Rice Set-pieces from corners and free-kicks created chances. Enjoyed license to move down the left flank but was in an offside position when the ball arrived in shooting positions. Given a merited substitution after an hour. 6/10

The star midfielder Played in a forward position out wide while also put in dirty work. Showed flashes of quality but scuffed a shot wide. Substituted in the closing stages for Rogers, his competition, after being booked. 7

The winger Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity before halftime, his effort well saved from the opposing goalkeeper. With Quansah holding position, it fell to him to stretch the play on the right although his balls into the box were hit and miss. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. 6

The captain The decisive figure scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth finishes for his country. The first a typical close-range tap-in and his next a superb finish with his head after peeling away off his defender. At 32, his form is unwavering and England are strong contenders in the upcoming tournament with him up top. 8

Eberechi Eze Found it tough to make an impact on the left flank. Had a good opening when set up by the midfielder however Strakosha kept it out. His replacement made much more of an impact after coming on. 5/10

Replacements

• Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp connecting seamlessly with the striker in a preferred position, 6
• Saka (on for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities yet his delivery led to the first goal, Six
• Marcus Rashford (replacing the attacker with 15 left) Energetic after coming on and provided the second goal with superb cross into the area, 7
• Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Seems settled so soon, 6/10
• Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Not enough time to affect things, 6/10