England Thrash Serbia 5-0, Close on World Cup Qualification

England delivered an emphatic 5-0 victory over Serbia in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match, showcasing a commanding performance under manager Thomas Tuchel. Harry Kane opened the scoring with his 74th international goal from a Declan Rice corner, followed by goals from Noni Madueke, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi, and a late penalty by Marcus Rashford. This win enhanced England's position atop Group K, moving them seven points clear of second-placed Albania, and put them on track to qualify for their eighth consecutive World Cup. Elsewhere in Europe, Norway maintained a perfect qualifying record with an 11-1 win over Moldova, highlighted by Erling Haaland's five goals, while Portugal and France both secured comeback victories in their qualifiers. Tuchel praised his players' performance, emphasizing the quality and dominance displayed, especially after previous scrutiny following a less convincing win against Andorra. The results underscore the intensity and high stakes as teams vie for qualification ahead of next year's tournament hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.