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England breeze past Serbia with impressive away win

England match paused after laser pen shone in Ezri Konsa’s face
  • England secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Serbia in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night.
  • The win significantly boosts England's World Cup qualification hopes, placing them seven points clear at the top of their group with three games remaining.
  • Three players – Noni Madueke, Ezri Konsa, and Marc Guehi – scored their first international goals, contributing to the comprehensive scoreline alongside Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford.
  • Serbia's Nikola Milenkovic was sent off for a desperate lunge on Harry Kane, further aiding England's control of the match.
  • Despite playing away, England faced a subdued Serbian crowd, partly due to previous stadium punishment and local political protests, allowing the team to focus on their performance.
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