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England 3-0 Iran
Bellingham has been everywhere this half. He's there to act as an outlet from the back and also a support to the attack. Bold and brilliant.
Summary
RESULT: England 6-2 Iran - Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka (2), Raheem Sterling and substitute Marcus Rashford put England in control.
Iran reduce deficit in second half before being awarded penalty by VAR
Iran keeper Beiranvand taken off after head injury in first half
England starting XI: Pickford, Trippier, Stones, Maguire, Shaw, Bellingham, Rice, Saka, Mount, Sterling, Kane
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Mark: England have been spectacular against a very useful team. Puts into perspective the Nations league. A meaningless cup offered meaningless results. England are now a tournament team and the WC is coming home.
Sam: Is it to early to say,”it’s coming home”?
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England 3-0 Iran
We're getting half-look cross-field balls now out from the back.
You can be cynical about this, but this Iran side are ranked 20th in the world by Fifa.
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Iain: I'm not saying I'm responsible for goals 2 and 3 but I tuned in just as Saka struck that ball. You're welcome nation, you're welcome!
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England 3-0 Iran
Iran are on the floor now. England in total control. Every Three Lions player wants the ball.
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England 3-0 Iran
Including this...
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England 3-0 Iran
Remember this at 0-0? A little bit has happened since...
Cruisingpublished at 13:49 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2022
England 3-0 Iran
Alex Howell
BBC Sport at Khalifa international stadiumThat should be the points wrapped up. England look in complete control and are passing the ball around with ease
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England 3-0 Iran
Iran are yet to have a touch in the England area according to Opta.
They are also yet to register a shot.
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England 3-0 Iran
Jermaine Jenas
Former England midfielder on BBC OneWhat a start! Harry Kane doesn't even need to lift his head once, he just plays it in to where he would want it. The finish from Sterling is absolutely spot on, outside of the boot, on the volley, pick that one out!
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England 3-0 Iran
We're going to have 14 MINUTES of added time.
If you missed it earlier, this is because of a serious head injury to Iran keeper Alireza Beyranvand. His replacement, Hossein Hosseini, has conceded three since.
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England 3-0 Iran
Rob Green
Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 LiveThere is no arguing with that one, it is brilliant from England! They go long initially, Bukayo Saka reads the knockdown, Jude Bellingham does so well to drive on and Harry Kane with a brilliant ball in. Raheem Sterling with a great finish using the outside of his foot.
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Andy Cryer
BBC Sport in QatarEven England fans look a bit surprised at the ease of this first half...
A rendition of 'Jingle Bells' is coming from them now as they leap around in delight.
What. A. Half.
GOAL - England 3-0 Iranpublished at 45 mins
Raheem Sterling
PARTY TIME!
England are blowing Iran away! Raheem Sterling hasn't been in the best of form this season, but this is a great finish, on the volley with the outside of his boot.
Harry Kane's cross supplied it after a superb run and pass from Jude Bellingham.
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England 2-0 Iran
Alex Howell
BBC Sport in Khalifa international stadiumThe Iran players are protesting but it looks a great strike from here
GOAL - England 2-0 Iranpublished at 43 mins
Bukayo Saka
PICK THAT OUT!
Bukayo Saka - another young Lion finding his way in this England side - scores an absolute belter, lashing in over the diving Iran keeper after a corner is headed down to him by Harry Maguire.
The Iranian players are raging at the ref, saying Maguire fouled his marker. He fouled him in the same way he himself was "fouled" earlier from the first corner of the game.
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Rob Green
Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 LiveYou get the feeling England are enjoying themselves. Playing good football, when you have got players that want the ball it is a real joy to play.
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Helen: Get in Jude Bellingham! Worse times to get your first goal for England!!
Will: What a goal! Jude steps up to the occasion. He's 19.
Shaw thingpublished at 13:42 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2022
England 1-0 Iran
Luke Shaw has been involved in 11 goals in his past 19 appearances for England.
Three goals and eight assists.
Stunning numbers for a full-back.
England in commandpublished at 13:42 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November 2022
England 1-0 Iran
Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer in DohaEngland in full control now the game has settled down and does not have that stop-start nature. They have found a rhythm. Glorious header glided into the top corner by Jude Bellingham and a fine cross by Luke Shaw.
Iran had clearly set this up to be an attritional battle and frustrate England so what do they do now?