Former Tottenham and England striker Gary Lineker claims that England’s World Cup group is something to “look forward to” following the draw on Friday evening. The Three Lions will be looking to better their achievements last time out in Russia, where they reached the semi-finals.
Gareth Southgate has managed to get his side even closer at each stage since, making the finals of the European Championships last summer but missing out on penalties to Italy. The finals in Qatar represent another opportunity to go one step further.
The group draw will have created some excitement in the build-up to the tournament in the winter too, with England placed in Group B. They will have to face Iran in their first match before coming up against the USA and one of Wales, Scotland or Ukraine from the final UEFA qualifier, which is yet to be decided.
