Stojkovic, who took charge in 2021, led Serbia to the FIFA World Cup finals in Qatar but has recently overseen consecutive defeats – a 5-0 loss to England in September which came before today's (AEDT) home defeat, decided by Rey Manaj's late first-half goal.

"I spoke with the president and general secretary and I offered my resignation," the Serbian manager said after the match.

"I personally did not expect this defeat.

"I am someone who accepts full responsibility and is solely accountable."

Serbia sits third in Group K on seven points, with England top with 15 and Albania second on 11, having played one more game. SHould Albania qualify, it would be the nation's first appearance at a FIFA World Cup finals.

The result also moves England to the brink of qualification for next year's tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as Thomas Tuchel's side can now clinch its place with a win in Latvia on Wednesday (AEDT).