England triumphed to a 5-0 win over Serbia in Belgrade on Tuesday evening to put them within touching distance of the 2026 World Cup, in what is a move in the right direction for Thomas Tuchel after a slow start to life in the Three Lions dugout - and one star in particular has earned praise from journalists and fans alike.
A quickfire double just after the half-hour mark from Harry Kane and Noni Madueke, the latter scoring his first for the Three Lions, saw England breeze into a 2-0 lead after an extremely strong start that was filled with possession and chances galore. Ezri Konsa added to that with a first England goal of his own just after the break, as well as centre-back partner Marc Guehi also getting in on the act with his first goal, before Marcus Rashford rounded off the rout from the spot.
Morgan Rogers Earns Rightful Praise After 'Superb' Performance
Morgan Rogers applauding the Aston Villa supporters
Various England stars were incredible on a huge night in Belgrade, and Madueke, Kane and Konsa will be the headline acts for days to come. But one other player in Morgan Rogers rightfully earned praise after a solid performance.
The Aston Villa attacker played a delightful through ball that Anthony Gordon almost capitalised upon, a sweeping effort that would not have looked out of place on an end-of-season highlight reel, and he did so again for Madueke's goal which put England into a commanding lead.
Rogers has made a name for himself at Villa Park after joining from Middlesbrough almost two years ago, with his jinking runs and playmaking abilities seeing him score 17 goals and 17 assists in 73 appearances for the West Midlands club.
That was upheld in Belgrade, and it led to praise from journalists. Simon Collings of The Standard noted him for his touch for Madueke's goal, stating: "That touch from Morgan Rogers. Woof."
Meanwhile, BBC Sport reporter Simon Stone gave him added praise, adding: "Excellent by England. Morgan Rogers flick superb."
Fans React to Morgan Rogers' Performance
Morgan Rogers in action for Aston Villa
It wasn't just journalists who were impressed. Fans watching from home were also mesmerised by the former West Bromwich Albion starlet, who has come into his own for England in recent times after Gareth Southgate departed.
One fan began on X (formerly Twitter): "Morgan Rogers giving Tuchel some issues (in a good way)", whilst another stated: "build this system around Morgan Rogers oh my lord. I am in awe."
Another fan tweeted: "Morgan Rogers you are a phenomenal footballer", as another posted: "Morgan Rogers is a very good footballer. Generational."
More fans flooded in with hype, adding: "Morgan rogers is top drawer", with another calling him "ridiculously good".
One punter even labelled him as insane, writing: "Why did no one sign Morgan Rogers??? This guy is insane!!!", and another fan couldn't help but wax lyrical, typing: "The touch from Morgan Rogers to get the assist for the goal was UNBELIEVABLY good."
Tuchel began his stint with wins over Albania and Latvia at Wembley, failing to concede before beating Andorra 1-0 in Barcelona. A shock 3-1 loss to Senegal in Nottingham gave doubters over his future, whilst a 2-0 win over Andorra on Saturday did little to boost hopes that he can go on to win trophies - but tonight's performance with Rogers in his ranks will have done him the world of good.