Overview
- Christian Garcia’s own goal and a Declan Rice header from a Reece James cross secured the 2-0 victory at Villa Park.
- England lead Group K with four wins from four and no goals conceded, with Serbia next in Belgrade on Tuesday; Serbia sit second with seven points from three games.
- Tuchel said England must “prove a point” in Belgrade, urging his players to adapt to an emotional atmosphere and a physical, direct opponent.
- Debutant Elliot Anderson earned strong praise in the No.6 role, with Tuchel saying the midfielder is in the mix to start against Serbia.
- The manager criticised Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke and Marcus Rashford for a lack of clinical end product in a display many observers called underwhelming.