England slashes Serbia 5-0 and squeals in Belgrade to effectively book their place at the World Cup next summer, with Thomas Tuschel enjoying the best night as the boss of the three Lions
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Finally, we got a glimpse into Thomas Touchel’s England. And it was enough to dream of becoming a fan again. England rose to the occasion at Rajko Mitic Stadium with a statement victory as good as their place at the World Cup next summer.
It was also about the way they got the job done: disciplined, clinical, and very impressive in places that are usually difficult and intimidating. However, England turned into a procession when they ran the riot, but Serbian captain, Nottingham Forest defender Nikola Milenkovic, was also sent off.
And a few days after Chuchel promised to route one time using set pieces before next summer, even that treated Declan Rice as he did for the UK with two great delivery for Arsenal.
The first was the corner for Harry Kane to open the score, and his second assist set up Mark Guech, who scored England’s first goal from a great rice free kick. It was the first night, as Ezri Konsa and Noni Madueke also scored England’s first goal.
In reality, it was difficult to think about how it was better for the UK.
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The UK was interesting, they scored plenty of goals, quelled the crowds of houses that managers began chanting to get fired, and riot police moved in to stop the anti-government protests.
Of course, it can be said that it is only Serbia, but they lost only one of their previous 28 World Cup qualifiers at home.
This was undoubtedly the toughest test ever for Tuchel, and they passed with flying colours. It was no wonder that 2,500 travel fans were singing and celebrating when their target flew.
England had solid defense, and Elliot Anderson was once again impressed in the middle, with Madueke using his pace behind Serbian defense as he scored a second goal. That’s Madueke’s first goal in his ninth cap, and the Arsenal winger is really leveling up both at the club and at the country.
The UK is very consistent in their qualifying campaigns – incredibly, they are currently undefeated in 36 World Cup qualifiers – although often against second-rate opponents. However, Tuchel promised Serbia and the opportunity to bring out the best in his English team, and they delivered for him.
England had to wait 33 minutes. Until then, Serbia was a nut that was difficult to crack. Rice then rocked the corner, leaving Kane unmarked, and the England captain scored the 74th goal with the 109th cap.
Two minutes later it was 2-0. Anderson’s pass finds Rogers, he releases Madueke, who turns on the turbojet and lifts the ball over the keeper. That was a wonderful goal.
Consa won a third after 52 minutes. Anthony Gordon’s shot was pushed away, Serbia failed to clear, and Consa was pushed in. Milenkovic received a foul march order at Kane, and Guech scored from close range from the resulting rice free kick.
There was still time for England to be fifth. After the VAR review, a penalty was awarded for Ollie Watkins’ foul. He rose and stepped on Marcus Rashford to score.
An English fan said, “Who placed the ball on Serbian net? It was a night to remember.
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