England vs Iran Highlights FIFA World Cup 2022: Saka completes brace as England begin campaign with commanding 6-2 win

The referee blows the full time whistle as England close the match 6-2.

Bukayo Saka completes a brace, while Jude Bellingham scores the opener. Jack Grealish, Marcus Rashford, and Raheem Sterling also get their names on the scoresheet.

Meanwhile, Mehdi Taremi also completes his brace for Iran.

Some discussion in the middle, as Iran players have a chat with the referee. He signals for VAR and immediately points at the spot for a penalty. 

The foul was committed during the freekick, moments ago. Mehdi Taremi steps up for the penalty, and sends Pickford the opposite direction to score the second goal for Iran. 

ENG 6-2 IRAN (90' + 10)

Substitute Sardar Azmoun finds a brilliant through ball, as he finds himself alone with Jordan Pickford. He takes an attempt, but his shot rattles the bar as the scoreline remains 6-1 with a little over two minutes remaining.

10 minutes of additional time as England continue to dominate possession near the opposition's D.

A through ball towards Callum Wilson, right beyond the centerline. He charges towards the ball, and runs with it, attracting the goalkeeper towards him. He then nudges it towards Grealish, who doesn't have a problem finding the back of the net. England make it 6-1. (90')

Foden making most touches near the opposition's D, and also makes an excellent back flick pass towards Rashford, who instead of taking a shot passes it wide towards Shaw. England then lose possession as Iran look for a quick counter.

However, the ball is deflected out for a throw in by an England defender. 

We're reaching the closing stage of the match. England lead 5-1.

England have taken full control, passing the ball around, looking for gaps to exploit.

Foden passes the ball towards Rashford, slightly wide then what he must have expected. But he does a great work, and runs with it inside the D, before taking a shot, which is blocked by the Iran defender.

Ten minutes, plus additional time remain in the contest. Iran will ensure to reduce the deficit, but looking at England's dominance and attacking prospects, the Three Lions would look to mount more goals on their opposition.

England also make their five substitutions. Callum Wilson comes in for Harry Kane. Earlier, Eric Dier replaced Harry Maguire. Mount, Saka and Sterling also make way, for Rashford, Grealish and Mount.

Minute after arriving on the pitch Marcus Rashford makes an impact. He recieves the ball outside the D, runs with it inside the box, shows some nimble footwork and sends the ball to net England's fifth goal. ENG 5-1 IRAN (71')

Iran finally have found their opening goal. Mehdi Taremi receives a beautiful through ball inside the box and launches it towards the goal. The shot was taken from close range, hence Pickford had no chance to stop it. 

Meanwhile, Iran have made another change as Mohammadi comes in for Torabi.

ENG 4-1 IRAN (65')

Saka completes his brace. The striker finds the ball on the right side of the box, takes his time and takes an attempt at the post and sends the ball back of the net. England lead 4-0 at the 62nd minute.

England build another attack, but Iran manage to get the ball away from their box and quickly build an attack of their own. However, they lose possession. 

We've reached the hour mark and the score remains 3-0.

Harry Maguire passes the ball to Sterling, who combines with Harry Kane for a good one-two, before charging alone towards Iran's goal. The defender manage to send the ball for a corner, but England fail to make anything out of it.

John Stones with an exceptional piece of defending as he forces the ball for a goalkick, frustrating the Iran striker. 

The game switches to the other end, as England earn a corner. Trippier steps up to take the setpiece but Iran manages to get it away but the Three Lions soon get possession and gets another corner. But no goal come off it.

Second booking for Iran as Pouraliganji receives a yellow card for a tackle from behind on Harry Kane. England get a setpiece from a dangerous position, however, fail to make anything out of it. 

Ezatolahi, Kanaani and Gholizadeh come on for Jahanbakhsh, Karimi and Cheshmi.

Saka gets the ball rolling. Iran make three changes at the start of the second half. 

The referee blows the whistle for the first half and England will go into the break with a 3-goal cushion.

Jude Bellingham broke the deadlock, Bukayo Saka then doubled the advantage, before Raheem Sterling made it 3.

14 minutes of additional time due to the time loss at the initial stage of the match, while goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand was receiving medical attention.

Eight minutes of the additional time is done, England continue to dictate possession, and keep Iran on the backfoot. 

Raheem Sterling now finds his name on the scoresheet. He connects an cross from Harry Kane on the volley, which blazes past the keeper. ENG 3-0 IRAN (45')

England continue to dictate the proceedings as Iran send the ball for another corner kick.  

Luke Shaw takes the setpiece as he sends a high ball, which Harry Maguire managed to keep it in the box. Saka then finds it in open position and strikes it hard to double England's lead. ENG 2-0 IRAN (43')

Jude Bellingham connects an incoming cross and heads the ball into the goalpost to break the deadlock. This is his first goal at the World Cup. What a moment for the young footballer. 

Luke Shaw with the assist. ENG 1-0 IRAN (35')

Harry Maguire almost gives England the lead as he connects an incoming cross only to be denied by the crossbar.

A wonderful play by Trippier and Saka on the right flank, before they play it to Sterling in the middle. Sterling then passes it back to Saka, who drills it inside the D to find Mason Mount. Mount's attempt however takes the sidenetting.