FIFA WC: England humiliate Iran 6-2 in Group-B opener | As it happened
Five different players scored for England with Bukayo Saka bagging a brace. Mehdi Taremi hit both of Iran's goals.
Five different players scored for England with Bukayo Saka bagging a brace. Mehdi Taremi hit both of Iran's goals.
Five different players scored for England with Bukayo Saka bagging a brace. Mehdi Taremi hit both of Iran's goals.
Doha: Favourites England have made a brilliant start to their FIFA World Cup campaign with a thrilling 6-2 win over Iran in their Group-B opener here on Monday. Bukayo Saka scored a brace (43, 62) while Jude Bellingham (35), Raheem Sterling (45+1) and substitutes Marcus Rashford (71) and Jack Grealish (89) also joined the party. For Iran, Mehdi Taremi scored both goals, including a penalty in the dying moments of the match. Read match report here