Live Report: Serbia vs England World Cup Qualifier in Belgrade – Kick-off, Squad Updates, and Streaming Information
England are set to face their toughest challenge in Group K of the World Cup Qualifiers, as they take on second-placed Serbia on Tuesday, September 9. The clash will take place at the Rajko Mitic Stadium in Belgrade, with kick-off scheduled for 7:45pm.
The Three Lions have been in impressive form so far, winning all four of their qualifying matches and scoring eight goals without conceding any. However, their performance against Andorra last time out was criticised as they were largely lethargic and lacked spark, with head coach Tuchel publicly criticising Marcus Rashford, Noni Madueke, and Eberechi Eze's displays.
One player who has been missing for England is Jude Bellingham, who is currently out due to shoulder surgery. Perry Groves believes that England have no chance of winning the World Cup if Bellingham isn't available, and he still thinks the midfielder has to play for England. Bellingham's minimal media work and interviews do not seem to bother the England players, with Anthony Gordon and Morgan Rogers potential starters in his absence.
Serbia, on the other hand, have not conceded any goals in their three qualifying matches so far, and they sit second in the standings with seven points. They beat Latvia 1-0 at the weekend, with several key stars not starting. Nemanja Maskimovic and Nemanja Gudelj are potential recalls for Serbia, while Aleksandar Mitrovic, who didn't start against Latvia, is expected to lead the line.
Tino Livramento, Djed Spence, and Elliot Anderson are contenders for the left-back position for England, as they look to secure a vital victory against their tough opponents. talkSPORT will provide live coverage of the match, with Adrian Durham serving as the presenter. This promises to be an exciting and closely fought contest, with both teams eager to secure a valuable three points in their World Cup qualifying campaign.
