🔗 Share this article Player Assessments: England Victory Secured by Kane's Brace in International Qualifying Match In a commanding display, the English national team secured one more triumph versus their opponents, featuring several players delivering standout displays during the match. First-choice Lineup The goalkeeper Was rarely tested required during the opening 45 until tested from Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. One well-timed sliding tackle against an Albanian attacker highlighted sharp anticipation. Six out of ten The debutant Challenged by the opposition's main danger through their forward. Started in a central role to begin with then shifted to the flank after Saka entered the fray. Seven The defender Pushed up the pitch with the ball at his feet, as he has done previously. At times lacked urgency when carrying play with the tactic discontinued after the break. Six Dan Burn A constant threat from dead balls, as always, but may be an alternative to Stones at the back as opposed to alongside him. A loose distribution in the second half nearly resulted in a goal for the visitors. Six The young full-back Another composed showing from the youngster following his debut versus another side. A teammate failed to make full advantage of an exquisite touch behind their defense. His position is firmly his already. 7 The newcomer His first start for his country. Somewhat careless when playing out though his dangerous deliveries were a threat. A handy pace-controller available to the boss to have against teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow for a rash foul. 6 Declan Rice Set-pieces on corner kicks and set-plays created chances. Enjoyed license to move on the left but was offside when the ball arrived in front of goal. Granted a well-earned break around the 60-minute point. 6 The star midfielder Functioned in a high spot on the right and also put in the hard yards. Showed moments of class and dragged an effort high. Substituted in the closing stages for a teammate, his competition, following a yellow card. 7 Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's clearest opportunity of the first half, his shot well saved by Thomas Strakosha. With Quansah staying deep, he was forced to offer an outlet out wide yet his deliveries from wide areas were hit and miss. Replaced with 15 to go. 6/10 Harry Kane The match-winner scoring two more finishes in an England shirt. The first a typical poacher’s finish and his next a superb header after peeling away away from the opposition. At 32, he’s only getting better and England stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament with him up top. 8/10 The attacker Had difficulty to influence play out wide. Had a good opening following a pass from a teammate however the keeper denied him. Rashford made much more of an impact in his place. 5 Replacements Foden (for a teammate 63) Appeared sharp and combined well with Kane in more familiar role, 6 Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities yet his delivery created the first goal, 6/10 Marcus Rashford (for the attacker 75) Lively after coming on assisting the captain's brace via an excellent ball to the back post, Seven Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Looks established so soon, Six Morgan Rogers (replacing the star 84) Insufficient minutes to affect things, 6/10