Who is in 'form of his life'? - how England players rated

England completed a 100% World Cup qualification record with a hard-fought 2-0 win in their final Group K fixture against Albania.

Manager Thomas Tuchel fielded a largely understrength starting XI in Tirana - but who caught the eye?

BBC Sport's senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel rated how England's players performed in their final international fixture of 2025.

Dean Henderson – Two important saves from Arber Hoxha to keep Albania at bay in the second half. Will be back-up to Jordan Pickford next summer. 6

Jarell Quansah – Can be happy with this England debut in an unfamiliar position at right-back. He doesn't have a long-term future in the position but did a good job for his team. 7

John Stones – Stepped into midfield at every opportunity. Just as adept in the middle of the park as he is in the heart of defence. Crucial for England. 6.5

Dan Burn – Saw plenty of the ball but was no more than steady with his passing. Still questions over his ability against top international attackers. 6

Nico O'Reilly – Was caught by a couple of lapses in concentration in the first half but grew into the game. Can be happy with his first two international caps. 6

Adam Wharton – Showed flashes of the ability that marks him one of England's most promising central midfielders but nowhere near enough to dislodge Elliot Anderson from the usual starting XI. 6

Declan Rice – England's number four was once again deployed in the number eight position. Not his most eye-catching display but remains one of England's most important players. 6.5

Jarrod Bowen – Made a couple of meaningful marks down the right-hand side but the position belongs to Bukayo Saka and everyone knows it. 6

Jude Bellingham – Flittered in and out of the game on his return to the England team and appeared frustrated to be coming off, but he will be so important to his country's chances of World Cup success. 6.5

Eberechi Eze – Did not pose a consistent enough threat down England's left. More suited to a role at number 10 - where England are overloaded with options. 6

Harry Kane – England's match-winner yet again. Where would England be without their skipper, who is in the form of his life? 8

Phil Foden – One raking pass into Quansah, in particular, caught the eye. 6

Bukayo Saka – Instantly upped the tempo and provided the corner that led to England's winner. 7

Marcus Rashford – Little time to impress on the left but put the ball on a plate for Kane's second to make an instant impact. 7

Elliot Anderson – Will head to the World Cup as a starter, barring loss of form or an injury. 6

Morgan Rogers - Introduced late on for Bellingham to ensure the Real Madrid did not pick up a second yellow card, that would have ruled him out of the start of the World Cup. 6