"Jordan Pickford: England's number one did not have a meaningful save to make. 6 Reece James: As England dominated the game, James spent most of the time in attacking positions and was not up against much going towards his own goal. One of Thomas Tuchel's favourites and looks to be England's first-choice right-back. 6 Ezri Konsa: Just like the rest of the England back four, it was an easy night for Konsa. Good on the ball and kept it moving as he started attacks."
"Nico O'Reilly: A very comfortable first cap for O'Reilly. Took the ball in good areas and went into midfield from left-back, as he does for his club side Manchester City. His shot in the first half created England's opening goal and he almost added to the score when his deflected cross nearly went in. The 20-year-old has a chance to make a late push to be England's starting left-back at the World Cup. 7"
England beat Serbia 2-0 at Wembley to maintain a 100% qualifying record for the 2026 World Cup. The back four had an uncomplicated evening with Jordan Pickford unused and defenders like Reece James, Ezri Konsa and John Stones comfortable on the ball and rarely troubled. Nico O'Reilly earned a confident first cap, helped create the opening goal, and positions himself as a contender for starting left-back. Midfielders Elliot Anderson and Declan Rice provided control and running power, with Rice offering high-quality set-piece delivery. Morgan Rogers combined well with Bukayo Saka to initiate dangerous attacks.
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