Noni Madueke stellar as 3/10 flops – England player ratings vs Serbia
Thomas Tuchel oversaw a far more convincing victory as England beat Serbia to move further clear at the top of Group K.
Elliot Anderson was Man of the Match against Andorra, and the Nottingham Forest star was instrumental yet again as the Three Lions put five goals past a toothless Serbia on Tuesday, 9 September.
Though he was not on the scoresheet, his dominance allowed for control in the middle of the park before Harry Kane headed home Declan Rice’s corner after 33 minutes.
Noni Madueke added a second two minutes later, and with Bukayo Saka picking up an injury at Arsenal, he has taken the opportunity in his stride.
Centre-back duo Marc Guehi and Ezri Konsa then added to the scoresheet before Marcus Rashford fired home a late penalty to make it 5-0 on the night.
Thomas Tuchel’s preferred centre-back partnership?
Jordan Pickford – 6
Very little for the Everton shot-stopper to do. Stayed alert, but was never really called upon to act.
Reece James (Off for Spence 68′) – 5
Faced a little bit of trouble from Serbia’s forwards. Created a couple of chances, but never really got into the game enough.
Marc Guehi – 8
A fantastic run to get on the scoresheet. Add an assist to that, and it was a great night for the Crystal Palace defender. Maybe it will add more millions to his price tag.
Ezri Konsa – 8
Just like Guehi, Konsa got himself on the scoresheet from a set-piece situation. Never looked like conceding, and he fully deserved his goal.
Tino Livramento – 7
A very solid option for the Three Lions at full-back. Never created much, as it’s not his strong suit at Newcastle United, but loves a tackle.
Noni Madueke bags his first England goal
Elliot Anderson – 7
Another fine performance from the Nottingham Forest star. Rarely put a foot wrong, and if he did, he put it right immediately before Serbia could pounce.
Declan Rice (Off for Henderson 81′) – 8
An extremely dangerous performance from the midfielder, with Anderson’s involvement allowing for Rice to move much further up the pitch.
Noni Madueke (Off for Bowen 76′) – 9 – Man of the Match
Sensational play from the Arsenal winger, who netted his first England goal. Unlucky not to get on the scoresheet against Andorra, and he made sure that changed.
Morgan Rogers – 8
Went under the radar a little due to those around him, but had some very smart movements and created a handful of chances for his teammates to feed off.
Marcus Rashford adds a fifth against Serbia
Anthony Gordon (Off for Rashford 68′) – 3
A disappointing night for the winger because, despite being a goal threat, he wasted some good chances, picked up a silly booking, and lost far too many duels.
Harry Kane (Off for Watkins 76′) – 7
Got yet another goal in England colours, benefitting from Rice’s corner. Linked up with his teammates all night, showing exactly why he is undroppable.
Substitutes
Djed Spence (On for James 68′) – 5
Added very little after replacing James. A bit of a disappointing cameo.
Marcus Rashford (On for Gordon 68′) – 7
The Man United loanee got himself on the scoresheet from the penalty spot. Looked bright after coming on.
Ollie Watkins (On for Kane 78′) – 7
Nearly got himself on the scoresheet, but after wandering offside, it was quickly ruled out.
Jarrod Bowen (On for Madueke 76′) – 6
Brought a bright spark to the pitch after coming on, quickly creating a chance and adding some pace to the attack.
Jordan Henderson (On for Rice 81′) – 6
A solid display for the final 10 minutes. Nothing special from the Brentford man.