Gareth Southgate has received high praise for getting his major decisions right in England's win over Iran.
The Three Lions began their World Cup in the best possible way, hitting their first opponents for six. England came into the tournament without a win since March - a run of six games - but laid down a marker with games to come against the USA and Wales.
Southgate's first starting XI of the World Cup was always going to cause debate, but England's emphatic win will silence any doubters. Harry Maguire's inclusion was a controversial call given his lack of form and minutes at Manchester United, but the centre-half performed well before being withdrawn.
