Gareth Southgate “particularly liked” Jack Grealish’s late goal during England’s opening-day victory over Iran. A resounding performance saw the Three Lions romp to a 6-2 win to get their World Cup campaign off to a flyer.
Manchester City record signing Grealish was named on the bench alongside Phil Foden but made his mark after coming on in the 70th minute. Callum Wilson broke free in stoppage time and charged towards the Iranian goal.
The Newcastle United striker could have taken a shot himself but chose to selflessly tee up Grealish - whose celebration honoured a young City fan with cerebral palsy - for a simple tap-in. An easy finish was the 27-year-old’s second goal in England colours.
