England delivered a resounding statement of intent with a 5-0 victory over Serbia in Belgrade, taking a giant step towards World Cup qualification. Under the guidance of Thomas Tuchel, England showcased a fluent performance, dismissing concerns raised after a less impressive win against Andorra. The win puts England seven points clear at the top of Group K.

The match saw first international goals for Noni Madueke, Ezri Konsa, and Marc Guehi, adding to strikes from Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford. England's dominance was such that Serbia's two-year unbeaten record at the Rajko Mitic Stadium was shattered, and they hadn't conceded in their previous three qualifying games.

Harry Kane opened the scoring with a header, following a corner. Shortly after, Noni Madueke doubled the lead, lifting the ball over the goalkeeper. In the second half, Ezri Konsa extended England's lead from close range, and Guehi added another after Nikola Milenkovic's red card for a foul on Kane. Marcus Rashford completed the rout with a penalty.

The victory was comprehensive, with England exposing Serbia's defense with ease. Despite fears that Serbia's cautious approach might create difficulties, England opened up their opponents effectively. Frustration boiled over for Serbia, with fans calling for the manager to leave. There were also attempts to distract the England players with a laser pen and whistle.