Saka feeling the love after star showing against Iran
Bukayo Saka hit a brace as England started their World Cup campaign with a fine win over Iran - before praising the outpouring of support he received after his Euro 2020 ordeal.
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England scorer Saka grateful for support after Euro 2020 shootout pain
DOHA: Winger Bukayo Saka thanked his England and Arsenal coaches, as well as family and friends, for helping him overcome his penalty shootout miss in the Euro 2020 final and recover to score twice in his country's World Cup opener against Iran on Monday.
World Cup fan fest returns to normalcy after opening night chaos
DOHA: A day after chaotic scenes and skirmishes marred the opening night of the World Cup fan festival, organisers seemed to have learned their lesson and streamlined the entry process ahead of Monday's first game between England and Iran.
Southgate lauds England goal feast but wants more focus at the back
DOHA : England coach Gareth Southgate praised his players for their attacking verve in a 6-2 thrashing of Iranon Monday as they launched their World Cup campaign but warned they had to improve defensively against the United States on Friday.
World Cup's most valuable teams - which squads are worth most?
England, who are gunning for their second World Cup title, have the most valuable squad in Qatar with Jude Bellingham topping a list of over 800 players, a study has found. Here is a look at how the other major sides compare at the tournament:
Let us focus on football, England manager Southgate says after armband U-turn
DOHA : England manager Gareth Southgate said on Monday it was time he and fellow World Cup managers were allowed to focus their energies on their jobs rather than the off-field issues that continue to dog the Qatar showpiece.
England start with a bang and put six past hapless Iran
England got their World Cup campaign off to a flying start as they rattled in the goals past a shell-shocked Iran and cruised to an impressive 6-2 Group B victory in a timely return to form for Gareth Southgate's side.
England take knee before thrashing Iran to open World Cup campaign
England made a scintillating start to their World Cup campaign as Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham inspired a 6-2 rout of outclassed Iran in Monday's Group B opener in Doha.