Gareth Southgate could not hide his disappointment with the manner in which England conceded despite his side's brilliant World Cup victory over Iran.
The Three Lions cruised to a comprehensive 6-2 victory in their opening Group B fixture on Monday afternoon thanks to goals from Jude Bellingham, Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford, Jack Grealish and a Bukayo Saka double. England were 4-0 up with just over an hour on the clock when Mehdi Taremi pulled a goal back for Iran after an incisive pass from Ali Gholizadeh.
Substitutes Rashford and Grealish extended England's lead only for VAR to award the Middle Eastern side a penalty deep into added time after a robust challenge from John Stones during a set piece. Taremi made no mistake from the spot to grab another consolation goal and leave Southgate with mixed feelings.
