Player Evaluations: The Three Lions Win Sealed by Kane's Double in World Cup Qualifier

During a commanding performance, the English national team wrapped up a further victory versus their opponents, featuring several squad members turning in standout displays throughout the game.

Starting XI

The goalkeeper Not a save to perform during the opening 45 but then forced to intervene by an opponent's bent shot. A sliding challenge on Qazim Laci showed sharp reading of the game. Six out of ten

The debutant Examined against the opposition's main danger through their forward. Started through the middle to begin with then shifted wider after Saka was introduced. 7

The defender Pushed up the pitch when in possession, a familiar role before. Sometimes was too casual on the ball and the tactic abandoned at half-time. Six

Dan Burn A nuisance on corners and free-kicks, per usual, perhaps is a replacement for Stones at the back rather than paired with him. One wayward pass later in the match nearly resulted in the first goal from the visitors. Six

Nico O’Reilly A further assured display from the 20-year-old following his first cap against Serbia. A teammate failed to make the most of a clever backheel behind the opposing backline. His position is his to lose already. 7/10

Adam Wharton His first start in an England shirt. Slightly sloppy on the ball though his whipped deliveries posed a danger. A handy tempo-setter available to the manager to utilize against sides that sit back. Booked after a reckless challenge. Six

The midfielder Set-pieces on corner kicks and free-kicks caused problems. Had license to roam on the left yet found himself in an offside position as the pass came in front of goal. Awarded a well-earned break on the hour mark. Six

Jude Bellingham Functioned in a forward position on the right while also contributed with defensive duties. Showed glimpses of brilliance but scuffed an effort wide. Replaced towards the end by a teammate, his competition, following a yellow card. 7/10

The winger Was presented with the team's best chance in the opening period, his strike well saved from the opposing goalkeeper. As Quansah holding position, it fell to him to stretch the play on the right although his balls from the touchline varied in quality. Replaced late in the match. Six

The captain The decisive figure netting 77th and 78th goals at international level. The first a typical opportunist's goal and the second a classy finish with his head having drifted away off his defender. Aged 32, his form is unwavering and the side have every chance in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. Eight

Eberechi Eze Struggled to get into the game from the left. Was presented with a presentable chance after being played in from a teammate however the keeper kept it out. Rashford had a greater an impact when substituted. 5

Bench Players

  • Phil Foden (replacing a teammate 63) Appeared sharp and combined well with the striker in a natural spot, 6
  • Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Missed opportunities yet his delivery led to the first goal, 6
  • Marcus Rashford (for Bowen with 15 left) Active upon introduction and provided the second goal via an excellent ball to the far post, Seven
  • Anderson (for the midfielder in the 75th minute) Seems settled at this level, 6/10
  • Morgan Rogers (for Bellingham 84) Too brief a spell to make an impact, 6/10
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