England 2-0 Serbia Player Ratings: Three Lions Secure Confortable Win

England made light work of Serbia in a commanding 2-0 victory at Wembley Stadium, extending their flawless run in the World Cup Qualifiers. The Three Lions were in cruise control from start to finish, dictating the tempo with patience and precision. Bukayo Saka set the tone with a sharp first-half strike, while substitute Eberechi Eze capped off the performance with a well-taken second goal. Serbia, by contrast, offered little in attack and struggled to pose any real threat, leaving Gareth Southgate’s men to stroll to a comfortable win at their Wembley fortress. Here are England vs Serbia Player Ratings from the WC Qualifier.

England Player Ratings vs Serbia

Here are England Player Ratings from England vs Serbia game:

Goalkeeper

Jordan Pickford - 6.5: Had very little to do for the entire match. He made one save inside the box but was otherwise a spectator. We noticed he was confident with his distribution, completing most of his passes. A quiet and easy night for the England number one.

Defenders

Ezri Konsa - 7.5: A very solid performance at the back. His pass accuracy was near-perfect, which helped build attacks from deep. He was strong in his duels and made a couple of important tackles. From our perspective, he looked very comfortable and assured at this level.

Reece James - 8.0: Excellent on the right flank. Defensively sound, winning most of his duels and contributing with key interceptions. Going forward, he was a real asset, creating a chance and delivering a perfect cross. His high pass accuracy shows his quality on the ball throughout the game.

John Stones - 7.0: A composed and steady game from the experienced defender. He read the game well and was comfortable in possession, often stepping into midfield. We noticed he was rarely troubled by Serbia's attackers. A standard, no-fuss performance from Stones.

Nico O'Reilly - 7.0: A surprisingly mature performance. He was tidy on the ball and even hit the woodwork with a decent effort. Defensively he was solid, winning his tackles and making a few recoveries. A promising display that didn't look out of place in the senior squad.

Midfielders

Declan Rice - 7.0: Patrolled the midfield with his usual authority before being subbed off. He broke up play effectively and created two chances with some clever passing. His pass accuracy was excellent, keeping the team ticking. He did his job well before making way for Henderson.

Bukayo Saka - 8.5: What a livewire. From our perspective he was the difference-maker today. He took his goal with supreme confidence after a set-piece scramble. Beyond the goal, he was a constant threat down the right, making intelligent runs and looking to create. An outstanding performance, and easily the highest-rated player on the pitch for us.

Marcus Rashford - 6.0: A frustrating evening for him. He got into good positions and had several shots on target but just couldn't find the finishing touch. We saw him lose possession quite a bit, which broke down some promising attacks. He was taken off after an hour, and it felt like the right call.

Morgan Rogers - 6.0: He worked hard but struggled to make a significant impact. We noticed he lost the ball frequently and his duels were a mixed bag. He did create one chance but otherwise looked a little off the pace. It was a learning experience for the youngster.

Elliot Anderson - 7.5: A very busy and effective performance in midfield. He was all over the pitch winning tackles, drawing fouls, and passing the ball with high accuracy. He was a real workhorse and contributed both defensively and offensively. He can be very happy with his night's work.

Forwards

Harry Kane - 6.5: A quiet game by his lofty standards. He dropped deep to link play as he often does and created a couple of chances. He missed a decent headed opportunity in the first half. From our perspective, he seemed to be conserving energy before being substituted after 65 minutes.

Substitutes

Eberechi Eze - 8.0: Came on and changed the energy of the attack. We noticed his direct running and desire to take players on immediately caused problems. He had a shot saved before finally getting his well-deserved goal late on to seal the victory. A fantastic, impactful cameo from the bench.

Jude Bellingham - 7.0: Slotted into midfield seamlessly. He looked composed and energetic, immediately getting involved in the play. Had one shot from distance that went wide but helped England maintain complete control of the match.

Jordan Henderson - 6.5: Brought on to see the game out and did just that. He provided experience and stability in midfield. Delivered a great cross for a Phil Foden header. A solid, professional cameo.

Phil Foden - 6.5: Looked lively after replacing Kane. He had a header that went just wide and took a few shots from outside the box. Always looked to get on the ball and make things happen.

Adam Wharton - N/A: Came on for the final five minutes with the game already won.

Manager

T. Tuchel - 7.5: His team selection was spot on. England controlled the game from start to finish and never looked in danger. His substitutions were perfect, with Eze making a huge impact to seal the win. A very straightforward and professional victory masterminded by the manager.

Serbia Player Ratings vs England

Check out Serbia Player Ratings from England vs Serbia game:

Goalkeeper

Predrag Rajković - 7.0: Despite conceding two goals, he had a good game. He made four saves, including a couple of really sharp stops to keep the scoreline respectable. He couldn't do much about either of the goals. He was a busy man all night.

Defenders

Ognjen Mimovic - 5.5: Had a tough time dealing with England's wide players. He struggled to contribute going forward and lost possession too often. A difficult evening for the defender who was constantly under pressure.

Strahinja Pavlović - 6.0: Made a number of important clearances and tackles. However, he also looked shaky in possession, losing the ball in dangerous areas. He battled hard but was part of a defence that was stretched all game.

Nikola Milenković - 6.0: Similar to his defensive partners, he had a busy night. He made a few crucial blocks and clearances but struggled against the movement of England's forwards. He won his duels but the defence as a whole was overwhelmed.

Aleksa Terzic - 5.5: Found it difficult to cope defensively and offered little in attack. He lost the ball far too many times. He had a couple of wild shots from distance but was largely ineffective before being substituted.

Midfielders

Nemanja Gudelj - 6.0: He worked hard to protect the backline, making a couple of tackles and blocks. However, he offered little on the ball and was bypassed by England's midfield too easily. A battling but ultimately limited performance.

Saša Lukić - 5.0: A really poor performance. He committed a number of fouls and his error led to a shot. He struggled to get a foothold in the game and was largely anonymous. We were not surprised to see him substituted.

Filip Kostić - 5.5: As captain, we expected more. He tried to get involved but was often on the periphery. He picked up a yellow card for a bad foul and looked frustrated. A night to forget for the Serbian skipper.

Andrija Zivkovic - 6.0: One of Serbia's better players in a poor team performance. He made some good defensive contributions with tackles and interceptions. However, he couldn't influence the game in an attacking sense before he was taken off.

Ivan Ilić - 5.5: His game was cut short by an unfortunate injury. In his time on the pitch, he struggled to get into the rhythm of the match and made an error leading to a shot. A difficult outing for him.

Forwards

Dušan Vlahović - 5.0: We expected so much more from him. He was completely isolated for large parts of the game. He had a few shots, but nothing that seriously troubled the keeper. What stood out was his poor duel success rate. A really tough night at the office for the striker.

Substitutes

Aleksandar Stankovic - 6.0: Came on for the injured Ilic and put in a decent shift. He didn't do anything spectacular but was solid enough in midfield.

Lazar Samardzic - 6.0: Added a little bit of spark when he came on, but the game was already slipping away. Had one missed opportunity.

Marko Grujic - N/A: Not enough time to make an impact.

Luka Jovic - N/A: Came on late and had one shot blocked.

Nemanja Radonjic - N/A: Introduced late into the game.

Manager

V. Paunovic - 5.0: His team looked outclassed and devoid of a clear game plan. They were passive and allowed England to dominate possession completely. His side offered almost nothing in attack, and the defensive setup was easily broken down. A very disappointing showing.

Sportsdunia's Player of the Match goes to Bukayo Saka.