🔗 Share this article Squad Assessments: The Three Lions Victory Sealed by Kane's Brace in International Qualifying Match Throughout a commanding performance, the English national team wrapped up another victory versus their opponents, with multiple players turning in standout displays during the match. First-choice Eleven Dean Henderson Not a save to perform before the break before forced to intervene by an opponent's curling effort. A sliding tackle against an Albanian attacker highlighted his anticipation. 6/10 Jarell Quansah Challenged against the opposition's biggest threat through their forward. Played more centrally early on later drifted out wide after a teammate was introduced. Seven The defender Advanced forward on the ball, as he has done in the past. At times was too casual on the ball with the experiment discontinued after the break. 6 Dan Burn Always dangerous at set pieces, per usual, perhaps is a replacement to Stones in the backline rather than his partner. A loose ball in the second half nearly resulted in a goal for the visitors. 6/10 The young full-back One more composed performance by the rising star following his debut against another side. Saka was unable to take the opportunity from a gorgeous flick over their defense. The left-back spot looks secure so soon. 7 Adam Wharton His first start in an England shirt. Somewhat sloppy when playing out however his inswinging corners posed a danger. A handy game manager available to the coach to utilize versus sides that sit back. Shown a yellow after a reckless tackle. 6 The midfielder Set-pieces from corners and set-plays created chances. Was given freedom to drift in left midfield yet found himself in an offside position as the pass came with a chance to score. Given a deserved rest after an hour. 6/10 Jude Bellingham Operated in a forward spot out wide and also contributed with defensive duties. Displayed moments of class but dragged an attempt high. Substituted towards the end for Rogers, a fellow player, after receiving a caution. Seven The winger Was presented with England’s top opening in the opening period, his strike excellently kept out from the opposing goalkeeper. With a teammate hanging back, he had to offer an outlet on the right yet his deliveries into the box were inconsistent. Taken off late in the match. 6/10 Harry Kane The decisive figure netting seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth strikes for his country. His first a trademark opportunist's goal and the second a superb finish with his head having drifted away from his marker. Now 32, he continues to improve with the national team stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. Eight The attacker Struggled to make an impact on the left flank. Was presented with a decent opportunity after being played in by Bellingham however the keeper denied him. His replacement made much more of an impact when substituted. Five Substitutes Phil Foden (replacing Rice 63) Was bright connecting well with the striker in a preferred position, Six Bukayo Saka (on for Eze 63) Missed opportunities yet his delivery created the first goal, Six Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Energetic upon introduction assisting the captain's brace with superb cross into the area, 7/10 Elliot Anderson (on for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable so soon, 6/10 Morgan Rogers (for the star 84) Insufficient minutes to affect things, 6