 Since center back Luković announced his retirement from international football before this match, 22-year-old Subotić essentially became an automatic first-team choice.However, partnering Milan Biševac in central defence (on instead of injured Vidić), Subotić again had a shaky performance as the duo failed to properly deal with Chris Brunt's set piece cross that led to Gareth McAuley's headed goal.Furthermore, Subotić picked up an injury during the match that ruled him out of the next qualifier four days later at Estonia.