🔗 Share this article Player Ratings: The Three Lions Victory Secured by Harry Kane's Double in World Cup Qualifying Match During a commanding showing, England wrapped up one more triumph versus their opponents, featuring a number of players turning in standout displays on the pitch. First-choice Eleven The goalkeeper Was rarely tested to make before the break before tested by an opponent's curling effort. His sliding intervention against Qazim Laci demonstrated excellent game intelligence. Six out of ten The debutant Challenged against Albania’s biggest threat in their forward. Played through the middle to begin with but moved wider after a teammate came on. 7 John Stones Pushed up the pitch with the ball at his feet, as he has done in the past. At times lacked urgency on the ball and the experiment was shelved at half-time. 6/10 The tall defender Always dangerous at set pieces, as always, but may be an alternative for his teammate at the back rather than paired with him. A loose pass after the break nearly resulted in the first goal for the visitors. 6 The young full-back A further confident display by the 20-year-old after his initial appearance versus Serbia. Saka failed to make full advantage of an exquisite backheel behind the opposing backline. His position is firmly his so soon. 7 The newcomer His first start in an England shirt. A bit loose on the ball but his whipped set-pieces posed a danger. An effective tempo-setter for the boss to have versus sides that sit back. Cautioned for a poorly timed tackle. Six Declan Rice Deliveries from corners and free-kicks caused problems. Was given freedom to drift down the left flank yet found himself in an offside position as the pass came in shooting positions. Given a deserved substitution after an hour. 6 The star midfielder Played in an advanced spot out wide and also did plenty of defensive duties. Demonstrated flashes of quality and mishit a shot over. Withdrawn in the closing stages by Rogers, his rival, following a yellow card. 7 Jarrod Bowen Had England’s clearest opportunity before halftime, his effort excellently kept out by the Albanian keeper. With Quansah hanging back, it fell to him to offer an outlet on the right yet his deliveries from the touchline were hit and miss. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. 6 Harry Kane The difference-maker scoring two more strikes at international level. The opener a typical poacher’s finish and his next a classy finish with his head having drifted away away from the opposition. Aged 32, he’s only getting better and the side stand a real opportunity next summer with him leading the line. 8/10 Eberechi Eze Found it tough to influence play on the left flank. Had a good opening after being played in from a teammate however the keeper made the save. Rashford had a greater effect in his place. 5 Bench Players Foden (for Rice on 63 minutes) Appeared sharp connecting well with Kane in a natural spot, Six Bukayo Saka (for the winger 63) Spurned chances although his set-piece created the first goal, Six Marcus Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Energetic when brought on and provided the second goal with a brilliant delivery to the back post, 7/10 Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Appears comfortable so soon, 6 Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to affect things, Six