Squad Evaluations: The Three Lions Victory Sealed by Kane's Brace in World Cup Qualifier

In a impressive display, the English national team clinched another victory against their opponents, with multiple players turning in notable displays during the match.

Starting Eleven

The goalkeeper Had little to do to perform in the first half before tested by Arbër Hoxha’s bent shot. A sliding intervention on Qazim Laci showed his anticipation. Six out of ten

Jarell Quansah Challenged by the opposition's primary attacker through their forward. Started more centrally to begin with but moved out wide once a teammate came on. 7/10

John Stones Pushed up the pitch when in possession, a familiar role previously. At times seemed hesitant in possession with the approach was shelved after the break. 6/10

The tall defender A nuisance from dead balls, as always, perhaps is a replacement for his teammate at the back as opposed to alongside him. A loose pass in the second half almost led to an opener for the visitors. 6/10

Nico O’Reilly One more assured display from the 20-year-old following his initial appearance versus another side. Saka was unable to take the most of an exquisite touch behind their defense. The role looks secure already. Seven

Adam Wharton His first start with the national team. Somewhat loose in possession though his whipped deliveries posed a danger. A useful game manager for the coach to call upon versus teams who drop deep. Shown a yellow after a reckless tackle. Six

Declan Rice Set-pieces from dead balls and free-kicks created chances. Enjoyed freedom to drift on the left yet found himself in an offside position when the ball arrived in front of goal. Awarded a deserved substitution around the 60-minute point. 6

The star midfielder Functioned in a high spot out wide while also did plenty of the hard yards. Showed moments of class and scuffed an attempt wide. Replaced late on for Rogers, his competition, following a yellow card. 7

Jarrod Bowen Was presented with England’s top opening in the opening period, his shot smartly stopped from Thomas Strakosha. As Quansah holding position, he had to stretch the play out wide yet his deliveries into the box varied in quality. Substituted for the final quarter-hour. Six

Harry Kane The decisive figure with his two more goals in an England shirt. The opener a trademark opportunist's goal and the second an excellent header having drifted away away from the opposition. At 32, he continues to improve and the side are strong contenders in the upcoming tournament with him leading the line. Eight

Eberechi Eze Had difficulty to get into the game from the left. Was presented with a presentable chance when set up from a teammate however Strakosha kept it out. His replacement had a greater influence in his place. 5/10

Bench Players

• Foden (for a teammate on 63 minutes) Was bright connecting well with Kane in more familiar role, 6/10
• Bukayo Saka (for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities although his set-piece provided the first goal, 6
• Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Lively upon introduction and provided the second goal via an excellent ball into the area, Seven
• Elliot Anderson (on for Wharton in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable so soon, 6
• Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to make an impact, 6