Squad Assessments: England Triumph Sealed by Harry Kane's Double in World Cup Qualifying Match

During a dominant performance, England wrapped up another win against their opponents, featuring multiple players producing memorable performances on the pitch.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to make before the break before called into action by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. A sliding intervention on Qazim Laci demonstrated his game intelligence. 6/10

Jarell Quansah Challenged by the opposition's main danger through their forward. Operated in a central role initially but moved wider after Saka entered the fray. 7

John Stones Moved forward with the ball at his feet, a familiar role before. On occasion lacked urgency in possession and the tactic discontinued by the interval. 6

The tall defender Always dangerous on corners and free-kicks, typically, could serve as an alternative to Stones at the back rather than his partner. A loose distribution in the second half came close to a goal from the visitors. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly A further assured showing by the youngster after his first cap against another side. A teammate failed to make the opportunity from a clever touch behind the opposing backline. The left-back spot is firmly his already. 7/10

Adam Wharton A debut start with the national team. Slightly loose on the ball though his inswinging deliveries posed a danger. A handy game manager for the boss to utilize against defensive opponents. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed foul. 6

Declan Rice Deliveries on corner kicks and free-kicks created chances. Was given room to drift in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position as the pass came in front of goal. Awarded a merited substitution after an hour. 6/10

Jude Bellingham Operated in a forward spot out wide and also contributed with dirty work. Demonstrated flashes of quality but scuffed an attempt over. Substituted late on by Rogers, his rival, following a yellow card. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s best chance in the opening period, his strike well saved from the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah hanging back, it fell to him to provide width out wide but his crosses from wide areas were inconsistent. Replaced late in the match. Six

Harry Kane The decisive figure with his 77th and 78th finishes at international level. The first a trademark opportunist's goal and the second an excellent finish with his head after peeling away away from the opposition. Now 32, his form is unwavering and England are strong contenders next summer when he's in the team. Eight

The attacker Found it tough to get into the game on the left flank. Was presented with a presentable chance following a pass from a teammate however Strakosha denied him. His replacement made much more of effect in his place. Five

Bench Players

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice 63) Looked lively connecting seamlessly with the striker in a natural spot, 6
• Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Failed to convert but his corner provided the breakthrough, 6/10
• Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Energetic after coming on assisting the captain's brace via an excellent ball into the area, 7/10
• Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Looks established already, Six
• Rogers (for the star with minutes remaining) Too brief a spell to make an impact, 6