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England Trounces Serbia in Dominant World Cup Qualifier
9 Sep
Summary
- England dominates possession, grinds down Serbia's resistance
- Kane, Madueke, and Konsa score as England win 5-0
- Tuchel praises England's "almost perfect" performance

Last month, England faced a crucial World Cup qualifier against Serbia in Belgrade, and the team delivered a dominant 5-0 victory. Under the leadership of manager Thomas Tuchel, the visitors controlled possession from the start and gradually wore down Serbia's resistance.
England opened the scoring when Kane headed home from a corner, and Madueke soon doubled the lead with a clever finish. Konsa added a third early in the second half, and Guehi and Rashford scored late goals to complete the rout.
Tuchel was full of praise for his team's "almost perfect" performance, which has put England firmly in control of their qualifying group. With seven points clear of second place, their passage to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico now seems assured.
The victory was a testament to England's depth and tactical discipline under Tuchel. While high-profile names like Bellingham and Saka were absent, the likes of Rogers, Anderson, and Madueke stepped up to deliver a commanding display. England's dominance of possession and clinical finishing proved too much for the hosts to handle.
The result in Belgrade was a significant milestone in Tuchel's tenure as England manager, as he continues to mold the team into a formidable force on the international stage. With the World Cup just a year away, this performance will give the squad and fans plenty of optimism for the challenges ahead.