England began their 2022 World cup campaign with a dominant 6-2 win over Iran with Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling one of the names on the scoresheet. Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka (x2), Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish were the other players to find the back of the net for Gareth Southgate's side.
Despite conceding twice against Iran, who are ranked 20th in the FIFA World rankings, England were in complete control throughout the contest, and after a goalless first half hour, scored three goals in the space of 11 first-half minutes.
The concerns regarding a conservative approach from Southgate were very quickly put to bed as the Three Lions constantly looked for forward passes with Mason Mount and Bellingham finding narrow gaps in the Iran half that allowed England's wide players to get higher up the pitch and take up attacking positions.
