Bukayo Saka doubled the lead, firing a fine finish past the substitute keeper after Harry Maguire knocked down a corner.
Jude Bellingham scored his first international goal with a soaring header from a Luke Shaw cross. ENG vs IRN - First-Half - BBC.mp4.mp4
Iran's goalkeeper, Alireza Beiranvand , collided with teammate Majid Hosseini. After a roughly 10-minute delay and an attempt to continue, he was eventually stretchered off and replaced by Hossein Hosseini. Bukayo Saka doubled the lead, firing a fine
The first half lasted significantly longer than usual (roughly 59 minutes) due to a serious injury to the Iranian goalkeeper. After a roughly 10-minute delay and an attempt
England's 2022 World Cup opener against Iran was a dominant 6-2 victory, highlighted by a prolific three-goal burst in the first half. Mon, Nov 21 England won! First-Half Key Events Guide
Raheem Sterling added a third goal before the break, volleying home a cross from Harry Kane. First-Half Summary Table Key Players Head Injury Alireza Beiranvand (IRN) Substitution Hossein Hosseini replaces Beiranvand (IRN) GOAL (1-0) Jude Bellingham (ENG) GOAL (2-0) Bukayo Saka (ENG) GOAL (3-0) Raheem Sterling (ENG)