All eyes are on Wembley Stadium tonight as England's national football team prepares to host Serbia in a crucial World Cup qualifier. While the Three Lions have already secured their place in next summer's tournament, this match offers a vital opportunity for players to impress manager Thomas Tuchel ahead of the final squad selection for North America.
Confirmed Team News and Surprising Lineup
The team sheets have been submitted, revealing some significant selections. The headline news is that Jude Bellingham will start the match on the bench. The Real Madrid star, recently returned to the squad, has not been chosen for the coveted number 10 role, which instead goes to Morgan Rogers.
Further changes see Marcus Rashford given a chance to prove himself on the left wing, starting in place of the injured Anthony Gordon. In a moment of national pride, Nico O'Reilly has been handed his senior England debut, starting at full-back.
The confirmed England starting XI is: Pickford, James, Stones, Konsa, O'Reilly, Rice, Anderson, Saka, Rogers, Rashford, Kane.
Match Context and How to Watch
This fixture, taking place on Thursday, November 13, 2025, carries weight despite England's qualification being confirmed. For several players, it is a final audition to secure their spot on the plane to the World Cup. The match kicks off at 7:45 PM at a packed Wembley Stadium.
For viewers in the United Kingdom, the game is available on free-to-air television. The entire contest will be broadcast live on ITV1, with a live stream also available via the ITVX platform.
Serbia's Lineup and Tournament Implications
The visiting Serbian side, led by star striker Dusan Vlahovic, will be looking to cause an upset at the national stadium. Their confirmed starting lineup is: Rajkovic, Mimovic, Pavlovic, Milenkovic, Gudelj, Lukic, Kostic, Zivkovic, I Ilic, Terzic, Vlahovic.
With the World Cup on the horizon, every minute on the pitch is a chance for players to state their case. The performance of Rashford, the integration of debutant O'Reilly, and the impact of substitutes like Bellingham and Phil Foden will be closely analysed as Tuchel fine-tunes his plans for the global tournament next summer.
