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Why England can make sixth substitution in World Cup clash vs Iran amid 'joke' injury decision

Gareth Southgate is able to make a sixth substitution in England's World Cup opener against Iran. The Three Lions have one of the strongest squads at the tournament in Qatar with the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish among those ready and waiting in the ranks.

This is because Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand was brought off against England in the first-half via a 'concussion substitution'. Therefore, England are also now entitled to a sixth change.

Beiranvand was replaced by Hossein Hosseini after colliding with centre-half Majid Hosseini when palming away a Kieran Tripper delivery into the box. His teammate quickly got back to his feet but the 30-year-old goalkeeper went down and was later treated by the Iran medical team.

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