FIFA World Cup 2022: England start their campign with a resounding win
England began Group B with a resounding win over Asian powerhouse Iran in the first match of day 2 played at Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan on 21 November. England kept the pressure on Iran's defense with consistent attacks. Tripper produced a free kick sliding it down for Kane but it was well saved by Irani goalkeeper Beiranvard. Beirnavard was bleeding and could not continue for long. Hossein Hosseini was named as the concussion substitute. Alireza Jahanbakash was awarded a yellow card as put foot on Shaw. After so possession, debutant Bellingham scored in the 35 th minute to give England a 1-0 lead. Saka scored from a lovely volley with an assist by Harry Maguire in the 43 rd minute as England doubled their lead. England made it 3-0 as Raheem Sterling scored from an assist by Kane. There were 14 minutes added to the first half. At the end of the first half, England led 3-0. Iran decided to bring in Hossein Kanaanizadgen and substitute Chesmi. They bought two m...