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'Massive impact' - Kieran Trippier hails England subs as Callum Wilson grabs assist in Iran win

Kieran Trippier admits England have an abundance of attacking talent in their ranks after Callum Wilson helped himself to an assist after coming on during the 6-2 win over Iran. The Newcastle duo both played their part in the Three Lions' opener, as Gareth Southgate's men got off to a perfect start in Qatar.

Trippier started from the outset as England raced into a 3-0 lead at the interval, with Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling finding the net early on. Iran managed to score twice in the second-half but Saka, Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish also notched to give Southgate's side a comfortable victory.

The England boss made changes in the second period, bringing Wilson off the substitutes bench for his first World Cup appearance. The Newcastle forward wasted no time getting involved in the action, unselfishly teeing up Grealish for his goal in the closing stages.

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