England concluded their final home World Cup qualifier with a commanding 2-0 victory over Serbia at Wembley Stadium on Thursday night. The win, secured by superb strikes from Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze, sends the Three Lions into their final qualifier against Albania with strong momentum.
Match Highlights and Key Moments
The breakthrough came on the half-hour mark when Arsenal's Bukayo Saka broke the deadlock with a vicious volley that flew past the Serbian goalkeeper. This goal gave England the ascendancy and set the tone for the rest of the match. The Three Lions continued to probe and create chances throughout the second half, but it wasn't until the final moments that Eberechi Eze put the result beyond doubt, bagging a stunning second goal to seal the 2-0 win for Thomas Tuchel's side.
England Player Ratings Analysis
The victory was built on a series of solid individual performances. Bukayo Saka was the standout player, earning an 8/10 rating for another outstanding and ruthless display. The defence was marshalled effectively, with Reece James and Ezri Konsa both impressing and receiving 7/10 ratings. In midfield, Elliott Anderson was noted as being busy and strong, making the anchoring role his own. While Marcus Rashford had a frustrating evening, his effort could not be faulted. Substitute Phil Foden also made a positive impact after coming on.
The team now turns its attention to Sunday's trip to Albania for their penultimate qualifier, aiming to maintain their perfect record in the campaign.
