England World Cup qualifying match moved to the stadium 175 miles away in surprising U-turn

The world cup qualification of England with Serbia in September has switched to Belgrade – while the Balkan side is an eye up.

The men of Thomas Tuchel had been Expected to travel to LeskovacA city of only 125,000 inhabitants 175 miles south of the capital on September 9.

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But in a surprising U-turn, Serbian FA leaders contacted Wembley bosses to inform them about the change in location.

Instead of playing in the 8000-capacity Dubocica Stage, England Will now be firm in the face of nearly 50,000 home fans in Red Star’s Rajko Mitic Stadium.

The land is known as one of the most intimidating in Europe and is nicknamed the “Marakana”.

Three days after the trip, England organizes Andorra in Villa Park.

In a statement, the Serbs explained: “After a detailed analysis, which, in addition to the sporting aspect, organizational and security segment, also included consultation with UEFA, it was concluded that the Rajko Mitic stage as the largest football The facility in the country will offer our national team optimum conditions for playing matches of high importance. “

England has not played in Belgrade since a decisive qualifying match of the European Championship.

Goals from Peter Beardsley, John Barnes, Bryan Robson and Tony Adams within the first 24 minutes earned a 4-1 win over Yugoslavia.

The change of location ensures that they will be confronted Peak past Minnows Andorra And Friendly defeat of Senegal.

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Serbia His third in group K with four points – five behind 100 percent England – of their scoreless draw in Albania and 3-0 home victory on Andorra.

Their home game against Albania in October has also been moved to the capital.

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