Thomas Tuchel's England delivered a commanding 5-0 victory over Serbia in Belgrade, with Noni Madueke and Morgan Rogers starring in the World Cup qualifier. The win keeps England's perfect record under Tuchel intact, with five wins from five and no goals conceded.
Harry Kane opened the scoring with his 74th international goal, a precision header from Declan Rice's corner. Madueke doubled the lead after a stunning assist from Rogers, who flicked Elliot Anderson's pass into the path of the winger for a dinked finish. Ezri Konsa and Marc Guéhi both scored their first England goals, with Guéhi also impressing defensively. Marcus Rashford added a fifth from the penalty spot late on.
Serbia, who finished with 10 men after Nikola Milenkovic's red card for a last-man foul on Kane, offered little resistance. The match was played against a backdrop of anti-government protests, with home fans whistling coach Dragan Stojkovic and chanting political slogans. Serbia had 15% of the stadium closed due to previous fan misconduct, and further sanctions are expected after laser pointers and whistle disturbances.
Tuchel's decision to start Rogers ahead of Eberechi Eze in the No 10 role paid off, as the Aston Villa man provided the moment of the match. England's quick, direct play subdued the hostile atmosphere, with the travelling fans enjoying a smooth performance. The result puts England in control of their World Cup qualifying group.
