Overview
- England beat Serbia 2-0 at Wembley through a Bukayo Saka volley and a late Eberechi Eze strike to move to seven wins from seven.
- The shutout preserved England’s clean-sheet record in qualifying, with Jordan Pickford’s run reaching 10 straight internationals without conceding.
- Serbia’s defeat, combined with Albania’s win in Andorra, means the Eagles cannot finish in the top two of Group K.
- Thomas Tuchel started Morgan Rogers in the No. 10 role, with Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden used as substitutes in line with his stated structural preferences.
- Manchester City fullback Nico O’Reilly made an encouraging debut, as selection battles continue before the expanded 2026 World Cup that some rivals, such as Argentina’s Nicolás Tagliafico, view with caution.