Squad Ratings: The Three Lions Win Sealed by Harry Kane's Double in World Cup Qualifier

In a commanding display, the English national team wrapped up a further win against their opponents, with several players delivering standout performances on the pitch.

First-choice Lineup

The goalkeeper Not a save to make before the break before forced to intervene by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. One well-timed sliding tackle against an Albanian attacker demonstrated sharp game intelligence. 6/10

The debutant Examined by the opposition's biggest threat through Hoxha. Operated through the middle initially but moved to the flank after a teammate was introduced. 7

The defender Advanced forward with the ball at his feet, as he has done before. On occasion lacked urgency on the ball and the tactic discontinued at half-time. Six

The tall defender Always dangerous from dead balls, typically, could serve as a replacement for Stones at the back as opposed to alongside him. One wayward distribution in the second half nearly resulted in a goal from Albania. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly A further composed display from the youngster after his first cap versus another side. A teammate failed to make full advantage of a clever touch behind the Albania defence. The role is his to lose so soon. 7

Adam Wharton His maiden beginning with the national team. Somewhat careless in possession though his whipped deliveries posed a danger. An effective game manager available to the manager to utilize against defensive opponents. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed challenge. 6/10

Declan Rice Deliveries on corner kicks and free kicks created chances. Had room to roam in left midfield only to be offside upon receiving with a chance to score. Granted a merited rest after an hour. Six

The star midfielder Functioned in a forward position out wide and also contributed with dirty work. Displayed glimpses of brilliance but mishit an effort high. Substituted towards the end by Rogers, his competition, following a yellow card. 7/10

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with the team's best chance of the first half, his shot well saved by Thomas Strakosha. With a teammate hanging back, it fell to him to offer an outlet out wide but his crosses into the box were inconsistent. Replaced for the final quarter-hour. 6/10

The captain The decisive figure scoring seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth goals at international level. The first a classic close-range tap-in while the second a classy finish with his head following a clever run away from the opposition. Now 32, he continues to improve with the national team have every chance in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. 8

The attacker Had difficulty to influence play out wide. Was presented with a decent opportunity when set up by Bellingham however the keeper denied him. Rashford produced a bigger effect after coming on. 5

Substitutes

• Foden (replacing Rice 63) Looked lively and combined seamlessly with the striker in a preferred position, 6
• Bukayo Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities but his corner led to the opener, Six
• Rashford (replacing the attacker 75) Lively when brought on and provided the captain's brace via an excellent ball to the far post, 7/10
• Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Looks established so soon, Six
• Morgan Rogers (replacing Bellingham with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to affect things, 6/10