Thomas Tuchel will not be afraid to make "brave decisions" and said the "competition is on" after absent England stars watched some inexperienced talents stake their claim for a World Cup spot.

The back-to-back European Championship runners-up are within touching distance of qualification for next summer's finals having followed Saturday's 2-0 win over Andorra with the 5-0 shellacking of Serbia .

Only four of Tuchel's starting line-up in Belgrade had more than 20 caps heading into Tuesday's crunch qualifier, yet all displayed impressive confidence, maturity and quality as England ran amok.

Asked if England's less experienced players had staked their claim for the shirt, Tuchel said: "Yes, for sure. The competition is on.

"If you're in camp, be on your best behaviour. If you'r

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