England defeated Iran 6-2 | FIFA World Cup 2022

England defeated Iran by 6-2 in the thrilling match today. England had come close to taking the lead in the Group B opener, with Harry Maguire heading against the crossbar, before Bellingham, 19, steered in a header from a Luke Shaw cross in the 35th minute. Eight minutes later, England doubled their lead when Maguire climbed highest from a corner to head down for Saka to score.

England defeated Iran 6-2 | FIFA World Cup 2022

England defeated Iran 6-2 | FIFA World Cup 2022

England player ratings

England: Pickford (7), Trippier (7), Stones (7), Maguire (7), Shaw (7), Bellingham (8), Rice (5), Mount (6), Saka (8), Sterling (7), Kane (7).

Subs: Dier (6), Rashford (7), Foden (6), Grealish (6), Wilson (6).

Player of the match: Bukayo Saka.

England manager Gareth Southgate said:

“I’m a bit fed up with the end of it. To win by that margin and play the way as we did for the majority of the game we have to be really happy. We looked ready. We wanted to be that type of team.

“They dealt with game really well, there were lots of stoppages but our pressing and movement was really good. I’ve got to be really happy but we should not be conceding two goals at that stage in the game.

“We will have to be right on our game against the USA. It is a great start but we have to be better.”

“It’s a consequence of the score, we had 24 mins of added time across the game and it is a long time to focus and we just lost concentration. When we play at a slow tempo we are nowhere near as effective.”

“We have some good players and today they really delivered. Our attacking players look a threat, our defence in the first hour controlled the game and were patient. The midfield were excellent and our forwards looked a threat. It is a great maker to put down.”

“What I particularly liked was Jack Grealish’s goal with Callum Wilson on. He could have been selfish but he was thinking of the team even at that moment. I’m a miserable so and so. I should be more excited but I have to keep the team on the right track.”

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