England Beat Serbia 2-0 to Extend Perfect Record
England secured a 2-0 victory over Serbia in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match at Wembley Stadium on Thursday, November 13, 2025, extending their perfect record in the campaign to seven wins without conceding a goal. Bukayo Saka opened the scoring with a volley in the 28th minute, while Eberechi Eze added a late curled finish in the 90th minute, ensuring the Three Lions wrapped up their home fixtures for the year on a high note.
The game began with England asserting early control, though clear chances were limited in the first half. Serbia, under new manager Veljko Paunovic, struggled to create threats, managing just one shot on target for the evening. In the 28th minute, a free kick into the Serbia box led to a blocked shot from debutant Nico O'Reilly, with the ball falling to Saka on the edge of the area. The Arsenal winger controlled it with a cushioned volley into the bottom-left corner, marking his 14th international goal in 47 appearances.
Saka briefly appeared to limp after the goal, prompting concerns about a possible injury, but he later clarified the issue. "I just wanted to change my boots, that was it," Saka told ITV Football. Earlier in the half, goalkeeper Jordan...