Player Ratings: The Three Lions Win Sealed by Kane's Brace in International Qualifying Match

Throughout a impressive performance, the English national team clinched one more win against Albania, featuring a number of players turning in notable performances throughout the game.

Starting Lineup

Dean Henderson Not a save to make before the break but then forced to intervene by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. His sliding tackle against an Albanian attacker highlighted sharp game intelligence. 6/10

The debutant Examined by the opposition's biggest threat through their forward. Started in a central role initially later drifted wider after Saka was introduced. Seven

The defender Moved into midfield with the ball at his feet, something he's known for in the past. At times was too casual on the ball with the approach was shelved after the break. 6/10

The tall defender A constant threat from dead balls, typically, perhaps is another option to his teammate in the backline rather than his partner. A loose distribution in the second half almost led to a goal for the visitors. 6

Nico O’Reilly Another confident performance by the 20-year-old after his first cap against another side. A teammate did not capitalize on the opportunity from a gorgeous flick over the Albania defence. The role is his to lose so soon. 7

The newcomer His maiden beginning with the national team. Slightly loose when playing out but his whipped corners caused problems. An effective tempo-setter available to the boss to call upon versus defensive opponents. Booked for a poorly timed foul. 6/10

The midfielder Deliveries from corners and set-plays were dangerous. Was given license to move down the left flank but was offside as the pass came in front of goal. Given a deserved break on the hour mark. Six

The star midfielder Operated in a high role down the right and also put in the hard yards. Demonstrated flashes of quality and scuffed an attempt over. Substituted towards the end by Rogers, his competition, following a yellow card. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s top opening in the opening period, his effort well saved by the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate holding position, he had to offer an outlet out wide although his balls into the box were inconsistent. Taken off late in the match. 6/10

Harry Kane The match-winner with his seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes in an England shirt. His first a typical close-range tap-in while the second a superb header after peeling away from his marker. Aged 32, he continues to improve with the national team are strong contenders in the upcoming tournament with him up top. 8/10

The attacker Struggled to make an impact on the left flank. Had a presentable chance when set up by Bellingham yet the keeper denied him. His replacement produced a bigger influence in his place. Five

Substitutes

  • Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Looked lively and linked up well with the striker in a preferred position, 6
  • Saka (on for Eze at the 63-minute mark) Spurned chances yet his delivery led to the first goal, 6/10
  • Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Active after coming on and provided the second goal with a brilliant delivery to the far post, 7/10
  • Elliot Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled at this level, Six
  • Morgan Rogers (replacing the star 84) Too brief a spell to make an impact, Six
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