Group B Preview - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Is this finally England's time?

Let's take a closer look at the teams that make up the group. England is a football-mad nation that hasn't won a trophy in 56 years. The conflicts between the USA and Iran consistently occur on and off the pitch. Will Ukraine's political crisis deny them a place on the World Cup stage?

Monday, November 21st

16:00 England v Iran - Khalifa International Stadium.

22:00 USA v Wales/Scotland/Ukraine - Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.

Friday, November 25th

13:00 Wales/Scotland/Ukraine v Iran - Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.

22:00 England v USA - Al Bayt Stadium.

Tuesday, November 29th

22:00 Iran v USA - Al Thumama Stadium

22:00 Wales/Scotland/Ukraine v England - Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium

Are the Three Lions finally ready to roar again?

England are in fine form heading into the tournament. Unbeaten in a year and a half - barring the penalty pain of the Euro 2020 final against Italy - with promising youngsters and almost guaranteed goals upfront in the form of Harry Kane. Gareth Southgate's side are perhaps also not weighed down by the expectations that have prevented them from performing well in many knock-out games over the last three decades. Despite their best efforts, they haven't reached the top since the 1966 World Cup.

One player to watch is Manchester City's Raheem Sterling who turns 28 years old during the tournament. In 2012, he made his debut for England against Sweden alongside another debutant, Leon Osman. The former Everton and England midfielder told Football Now he knew Sterling was destined for the top, even at the tender age of 17.

"He was really young, and yet he was absolutely outstanding. You could see his qualities. He was a little bit raw, and there were a few things he needed to define and fine-tune. But you could tell he was a natural