England delivered a commanding performance in their World Cup qualifier on September 9, 2025. The team defeated Serbia 5-0 in Belgrade. This strong win boosts England’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 tournament.
England started well. Harry Kane opened the scoring with his 74th international goal. That set the tone for a dominant display. Noni Madueke then scored his first goal for the national team. Ezri Konsa followed with his first England goal too. Marc Guéhi added another goal. Marcus Rashford sealed the win with a late penalty.
England showed high intensity throughout. Coach Thomas Tuchel praised the team’s pressing and ball recovery. He said this should become a standard for all matches. Captain Kane agreed, noting the win should serve as a template. England now top Group K with 15 points from five games. They have a seven-point lead over second-place Albania.
The match also marked a milestone. Djed Spence became the first Muslim to play for England at the senior level. Despite challenges off the pitch, England remained calm and focused. Serbia finished with ten men after a red card. England still held control.
England are now close to securing a direct spot at the World Cup. Their solid form and team unity stand out. The squad will next play a friendly against Wales on October 9. Then they return to qualifier action against Latvia five days later.
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