Overview
- England beat Serbia 5-0 in a World Cup qualifier in Belgrade, with Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Noni Madueke central to the result.
- Rice recorded two assists, supplying a corner for Harry Kane and a free kick for Marc Guehi, and logged 62 touches per Sofascore.
- Micah Richards, speaking on the Rest Is Football podcast, called Rice’s set‑piece delivery “ridiculous” and praised his timing of runs into the box.
- Madueke scored his first senior goal for England, showcasing his threat from the right flank after a summer move that positioned him as a versatile wing option at Arsenal.
- Post‑match, Rice highlighted Madueke’s mentality and daily standards, saying his drive and desire behind the scenes are winning teammates over.