A tricky away day: Serbia v England preview

The Three Lions have traveled to Belgrade, where they will face Serbia on Tuesday evening. England started their World Cup qualifying campaign in an unconvincing showing against Andorra in which they won 2-0. 

Thomas Tuchels side will be hoping to impress the nation as things haven't got off to the start that fans had been expecting. After five games in the role as head coach, fans will be expecting more from the German as they look to qualify for the seventh World Cup in a row. 

Serbia could be seen as a team that is there for the taking, but the Serbians have a near perfect record in terms of qualifying. Along with this, Serbia on paper seem to be the other team to beat in the group, as the others lack a real threat to qualifying chances for England. 

Thomas Tuchel when he was unveiled as England manager - Getty Images (Michael Regan)

A key player who has emerged for England as of late, is Nottingham Forrest midfielder Elliott Anderson. Thomas Tuchel sang his praises when speaking to the media after Saturday's victory over Andorra. He said: "He loves passing, he loves to break the lines, he's very mobile in this game. It was a pleasure to see.” 

Although it wasn't the most exciting of starts for England, they have gone four games on the trot without conceding a goal. At the very least, Thomas Tuchel's England side have been solid at the back so far. 

England v Serbia at Euro 2024 - Getty Images (Richard Pelham)

In terms of the main threats for Serbia, Dusan Vlahovic would be the main pillar of Serbia's attack. The Juventus forward has racked in two goals in two games so far this season in Serie A and is sure to cause England's backline some problems in Belgrade.