1. Marko Dmitrović – 6: Solid performance; made some good saves but was ultimately beaten by a well-placed shot.
2. Nikola Milenković – 5: Struggled to contain England’s forwards and was often caught out of position.
3. Strahinja Pavlović – 6: A steadfast presence in defense but couldn’t prevent the decisive goal.
4. Filip Mladenović – 6: Worked hard down the flanks but lacked the final ball.
5. Nemanja Gudelj – 5: Overrun in midfield and failed to link up effectively with the attack.
6. Sergej Milinković-Savić – 7: One of Serbia’s better players, showed skill and determination throughout.
7. Dušan Tadić – 5: Below his usual standards, struggled to make an impact.
8. Luka Jović – 4: Anonymous for large parts of the game.
9. Aleksandar Mitrović – 6: Battled hard up front but found opportunities limited.
10. Andrija Živković – 5: Had flashes of brilliance but was generally kept in check.
England:
1. Jordan Pickford – 7: Reliable as always; commanded his area well and made some crucial saves.
2. Kyle Walker – 7: Solid defensively and contributed to attacks down the right flank.
3. John Stones – 6: Steady at the back, although not particularly tested.
4. Harry Maguire – 6: Did what was required without much fuss; a solid display.
5. Ben Chilwell – 7: Excellent up and down the left side, provided the assist for the winning goal.
6. Declan Rice – 8: Dominated midfield, broke up play, and was the engine for England’s transitions.
7. Jude Bellingham – 9: Man of the Match; controlled the tempo and scored a fantastic goal to win it for England.
8. Bukayo Saka – 6: Worked tirelessly but found it difficult to break down Serbia’s defense.
9. Harry Kane – 7: Held up play well and brought others into attack; unlucky not to score himself.
10. Phil Foden – 7: Created several chances and was a constant threat with his incisive passing.
England capitalized on their key moments to take all three points, leaving Serbia with work to do in their remaining fixtures if they hope to progress in Euro 2024.
