England’s Five-Star Performance Dismantles Serbia in World Cup Qualifier

Dominant Display in Belgrade

England produced their most devastating performance under Thomas Tuchel yet, cruising to a 5-0 victory over Serbia to remain perfect in Group K of World Cup 2026 Qualifying.

The impressive victory comes as a significant statement for Thomas Tuchel’s side, particularly following scrutiny after a concerning June camp.

Match Highlights

Harry Kane opened the scoring with a header, followed quickly by Noni Madueke’s impressive first international goal. The scoring continued as Ezri Konsa opened his England account in the second half, with Marc Guéhi adding another following Nikola Milenkovic’s dismissal.

Marcus Rashford completed the rout from the penalty spot at the Rajko Mitic Stadium.

Notable Performances

Several players stood out, including Aston Villa playmaker Rogers, Guehi, Konsa, and Madueke. However, it was the £105m man Rice who dominated the match, providing two assists and maintaining a remarkable 96% pass accuracy rate while threatening the Serbian goal with seven shots.

Looking Ahead

England’s next fixtures include a friendly against Wales on October 9, followed by a crucial World Cup qualifier against Latvia on October 14, where they could potentially secure their place in the 2026 World Cup with two games to spare. Meanwhile, Serbia’s eight-game unbeaten run has ended, and they now face crucial matches against Albania and Andorra in their bid to secure a playoff berth.