'Scholes 2.0' - England fans wowed by player who was 'absolutely sublime' vs Serbia
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Callum O'Connell
Tue 9 September 2025 21:55, UK
England fans have been wowed by the performance of one star during their World Cup Qualifier win against Serbia.
Thomas Tuchel‘s side cruised to a 5-0 win at the Rajko Mitic Stadium in Belgrade, after Harry Kane and Noni Madueke gave the visitors a 2-0 lead at half-time.
The second half saw centre-back duo Ezri Konsa and Marc Guehi get on the scoresheet, while Nottingham Forest’s Nikola Milenkovic was sent off, and Marcus Rashford found the net with a late penalty.
However, it was another Forest star who stood out to supporters thanks to yet another composed and confident display from Elliot Anderson at the base of the England midfield.
Tuchel has been a long-term admirer of Anderson, having previously spoken highly of him and the role he can play, and will surely have been impressed by this display.
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Anderson could solve an issue England have struggled with at the base of their midfield since Kalvin Phillips played a crucial role at Euro 2020.
It is an area where England have lacked options for a while, and the Nottingham Forest star has grabbed his opportunity with both hands to claim his place in the side.
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The likes of Adam Wharton and Kobbie Mainoo are also contenders for the position, but Anderson’s displays have shot him to the top of the pecking order.
Tuchel will be taking note of the midfielder’s displays over the international break, and he has catapulted himself into contention for the World Cup squad.
His displays have also not gone unnoticed at club level, as industry expert Mick Brown told Football Insider that Man United are interested in Anderson.
Thomas Tuchel has been impressed by Anderson’s performance.
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Anderson delivered a standout performance against Andorra on his senior international debut, and has now followed it up with another classy display.
After continuously impressive performances for Nottingham Forest since his big-money move from Newcastle, he is now showing his ability on the international stage.
England supporters were left stunned by the midfielder, and flooded to social media to shower him with praise, leading to comparisons with the likes of Paul Scholes and Andres Iniesta.
Anderson has carried his excellent club form onto the international stage, surely cementing his place in Tuchel’s midfield in the process.
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