England Secures Victory Over Serbia in World Cup Qualifier

England celebrated their success following a 2-0 victory over Serbia at Wembley Stadium, thus maintaining a flawless record in the qualifying rounds for the 2026 World Cup.

BBC Sport football reporter Alex Howell provides an analysis of player performances during the match, with reader ratings included at the end of the article.

**Jordan Pickford:** The England goalkeeper had a relatively uneventful evening, not facing any significant challenges. **Rating: 6**

**Reece James:** Dominating the game, James frequently ventured into attacking positions, facing minimal resistance. He is emerging as England’s preferred right-back under Thomas Tuchel. **Rating: 6**

**Ezri Konsa:** Like his defensive counterparts, Konsa enjoyed a straightforward match. He efficiently distributed the ball and initiated attacks from the back, facing only one notable counter-attack. **Rating: 6**

**John Stones:** The Manchester City defender took on a midfield role when Serbia failed to apply pressure. He is developing a promising partnership with Konsa, and had little defensive work to contend with. **Rating: 6**

**Nico O’Reilly:** O’Reilly made a solid debut, effectively transitioning into midfield from his left-back position, similar to his club role. His shot in the first half was instrumental in creating England’s opening goal, and he nearly added to the score with a deflected cross. The 20-year-old is positioning himself as a potential starting left-back for the World Cup. **Rating: 7**

**Elliot Anderson:** Anderson has solidified his role at the base of midfield, showcasing his capabilities as a likely starter for England in the World Cup. Another confident performance bolstered his reputation. **Rating: 7**

**Declan Rice:** Although quieter than usual, Rice displayed his endurance and set-piece prowess, remaining a constant threat. **Rating: 6**

**Morgan Rogers:** Rogers played a pivotal role in initiating an attack in the first half, collaborating with Bukayo Saka to create scoring opportunities. He nearly found the net with a flicked header. **Rating: 7**

**Marcus Rashford:** Rashford provided moments of excitement with several dynamic runs and well-placed shots, though he faced a resilient Serbian defense. His skillful play in the first half energized the crowd. **Rating: 7**

**Bukayo Saka:** Saka opened the scoring with a skillful volley after O’Reilly’s shot rebounded. He is forming a promising collaboration with Reece James on the right flank, although he missed another opportunity later in the game. **Rating: 7**

**Harry Kane:** The England captain dropped back to engage with the ball as the team struggled to penetrate Serbia’s defense. While he delivered several noteworthy passes, he squandered a good chance with a header. **Rating: 6**

**Eberechi Eze:** Coming on as a substitute, Eze showcased his dribbling skills and concluded the match with a beautifully curled strike into the top corner. **Rating: 7**

**Phil Foden:** Following Tuchel’s strategy, Foden took on a striker role after replacing Kane. His eagerness for the ball and involvement generated excitement, and he assisted Eze’s late goal on a counter-attack. **Rating: 7**

**Jude Bellingham:** The Real Madrid midfielder was integral in a notable play with James as England sought to increase their lead. **Rating: 6**

**Jordan Henderson:** Henderson took over the captaincy after coming on and played a deeper role alongside Anderson as England secured the win. **Rating: 6**

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