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Sam Hill

What Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale did to Bukayo Saka after Iran win as England prediction comes true

Arsenal star Aaron Ramsdale watched from the substitutes bench as England got off to the perfect start in the World Cup with a 6-2 win against Iran.

Bukayo Saka was chosen to start ahead of Phil Foden in attack alongside Chelsea duo Raheem Sterling and Mason Mount, as well as Tottenham star Harry Kane. Borussia Dortmund talent Jude Bellingham opened the scoring for England with a brilliant header after a slow start in Doha.

Saka had threatened early on before he grabbed the Three Lions' second with a fine volleyed finish into the top corner, becoming England's second-youngest goal scorer at a major tournament behind Michael Owen. The Gunners superstar then bagged his second goal, England's fourth, in the 62nd minute with a calm finish into the bottom corner after a mazy run inside the Iran penalty box.

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