""He has the physicality, he's very mobile at No 6. He has the body, he loves to defend, he loves to put his body inside to duels. He loves passing, he loves to break the lines, he's very mobile in this game. It was a pleasure to see. "I think the team around him made it as easy as possible for him and he had a very strong performance""
""Exactly how he's been doing for club, he was incredible for the whole of last season. He was incredible for the Under-21s during the summer too. This week he's been outstanding and he's a top player.""
""That was the test - and I think he passed the test. There is no reason why he can't play in Serbia if we decide to have that position for him, he is ready to go.""
Elliot Anderson started in central midfield alongside Declan Rice and produced a lively, productive England debut, winning seven of his duels and posting a 97% pass accuracy. He went close to scoring in the second half and was named player of the match. Thomas Tuchel praised Anderson's physicality, mobility at No.6, defensive commitment, and ability to pass and break lines, and said the player passed the test for selection in Serbia. Declan Rice scored from a Reece James cross and commended Anderson's club and Under-21 performances. England travel to Serbia next in World Cup qualifying.
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