England secured a 2-0 victory over Serbia in World Cup qualifying on 13 November, with both sides adopting identical 4-2-3-1 formations in a contest defined by England's superior efficiency despite Serbia's marginal expected goals advantage. The hosts dominated territorially, registering 19 shots to Serbia's seven, though their xG of 0.93 proved sufficient to convert through Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka, both of whom found the net once. Serbia's goalkeeper delivered an exceptional performance, posting a 100 per cent save rate and maintaining a clean sheet relative to post-shot xG, yet the visitors managed only one shot on target from their 1.06 xG, reflecting their inability to capitalise on limited opportunities. England's clinical finishing and shot volume—six on target from their tally—proved decisive in a match where the quality of chance creation separated the teams. Ivan Kruzliak officiated throughout. England's superior conversion rate edges them further ahead in qualification.