England beat Serbia 2-0 at Wembley to maintain their perfect World Cup qualifying record, with Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze scoring in a composed team display.
England recorded a seventh straight win in World Cup qualifying with a controlled 2-0 victory over Serbia at Wembley. The result ensured Thomas Tuchel’s side continued their flawless run without conceding a single goal in the campaign. It was another disciplined, confident showing on a wet night in London.
Tuchel again rotated his squad with qualification already secure. Nico O’Reilly made his first senior start at left-back, while Morgan Rogers featured in the number 10 role. Despite the changes, England settled quickly and dictated possession from the start.
Bukayo Saka opened the scoring in the 28th minute. Serbia goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic punched a free-kick into danger, and the loose ball spun into the air. Saka read it perfectly, guiding a cushioned volley into the corner. It was a composed finish from one of England’s most reliable performers.
England pushed for a second before the break. Harry Kane headed wide from a corner, and Rogers sent a glancing effort across goal. Serbia rarely threatened, though Filip Kostic forced Jordan Pickford into a low save to preserve England’s clean sheet streak.
Serbia improved briefly after halftime and almost equalised when Dusan Vlahovic flicked a cross narrowly wide. Tuchel reacted by making four changes, including the introductions of Jude Bellingham. Jordan Henderson, Eberechi Eze, and Phil Foden. Their energy immediately lifted England’s tempo.
Foden created chances with quick touches around the box, while Bellingham drove England forward with powerful runs. Eze struck the bar after being played through, and Serbia fired wide on a rare counterattack as the match opened up.
Saka was the standout early on, combining sharp movement with clinical execution. O’Reilly impressed on debut with composed passing and a confident presence on the flank. Foden and Bellingham added control in the final third after coming on, while Pickford’s clean sheet extended his remarkable run to ten straight England matches.
Eze’s late goal was the highlight of the second half. His movement and technical quality stood out, and his finishing touch under pressure confirmed England’s dominance.
The match was finished in the 90th minute. Bellingham won possession and found Foden in space. The Manchester City midfielder carried the ball forward before slipping a measured pass to Eze on the left. Eze curled a perfect shot into the top right corner to make it 2-0 and end Serbia’s faint hopes of reaching the play-offs.
England travel to Tirana on Sunday to face Albania in their final qualifier. A win and clean sheet would see them complete a historic campaign: eight wins from eight without conceding a goal. With momentum building and depth across the squad, Tuchel’s side look well-placed as preparations continue for next summer’s World Cup. Serbia will host Latvia in their final qualifier game.
