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1 goal, 1 key pass, 100% long balls: Joshua Zirkzee gives Michael Carrick food for thought in stunning impact from bench

Joshua Zirkzee has struggled for minutes at Manchester United this season but found relief by scoring the winning goal for the Netherlands against Serbia.

By Alex Browne · The Peoples Person

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 5:30 AM

Key Things to Know

Joshua Zirkzee scored the winning goal as a substitute in the Netherlands' 2-1 victory against Serbia.
The striker was called into the Dutch squad as a late replacement for Brian Brobbey.
Zirkzee has played just 70 minutes across four matches for Manchester United this season.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee came off the bench to score the winning goal in the Netherlands' 2-1 Nations League victory over Serbia. Zirkzee entered the match as a second-half substitute after receiving a late international call-up to replace Brian Brobbey.

The decisive goal comes amid a difficult spell at Old Trafford, where Zirkzee has managed just 70 minutes across four appearances this season. The striker nearly joined Everton on transfer deadline day and has continued to be linked with potential moves away from the club in January.

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