Overview

• Harry Kane, Noni Madueke, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi and Marcus Rashford scored in Belgrade as Serbia captain Nikola Milenkovic was sent off and England allowed no shots on target.
• The result put England seven points clear atop Group K with three games remaining, and reports indicate they need five more points to clinch a 2026 World Cup berth.
• Thomas Tuchel called the performance “teamwork in its purest form” and praised Guehi as the “best team-mate,” while Kane said the display should be the template for their approach.
• Selection debate continued after Tuchel highlighted multiple flexible No.9 options, with Ivan Toney’s exclusion drawing public criticism from Troy Deeney.
• The match was marred by crowd incidents, including a laser aimed at England players and riot police intervention, underscoring ongoing security concerns at away qualifiers.