England’s Dominant Victory Over Serbia
In a resounding display of dominance, England showcased their strength with a 5-0 victory over Serbia, an accomplishment that head coach Thomas Tuchel emphasized as a standard for upcoming performances. The match, which solidified England’s position at the top of Group K, took place at the Stadion Rajko Matic in Belgrade. Goals from Harry Kane, Noni Madueke, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guéhi, and Marcus Rashford highlighted the team’s offensive prowess.
Match Highlights
The Three Lions surged to a 2-0 lead before halftime and extended their advantage to 4-0, even in light of Nikola Milenkovic’s red card in the 72nd minute for a foul on Kane. Rashford capped off the match’s scoring with a penalty in the 90th minute after Strahinja Erakovic fouled Ollie Watkins.
Coach’s Reflections
Following criticism for a lackluster 2-0 victory over Andorra, Tuchel expressed pride in the team’s performance against Serbia, highlighting their collaboration on the pitch.
“I think it was teamwork in its purest form. We helped each other out, we had the right intensity. We put the work in to not allow one shot on target, and they are a strong home team,”
he stated. Tuchel credited his squad for their disciplined approach and relentless energy, remarking on the successful week of training that preceded the match.
Looking Ahead
With these three points, England now boasts a seven-point lead over second-place Albania. To secure their spot in next summer’s World Cup, which will take place across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, England needs just five points from their remaining three group matches.
