After being brought to the hospital, Christian Pulisic provided an injury update. He is certain he will be ready for the USA’s World Cup match against the Netherlands in the round of 16.

In their final group match against Iran, the Chelsea star scores his team’s winning goal by latching onto Segino Dest’s cross late in the first half.

Pulisic crashed into Iran shot-stopper Alireza in the process however and the player was left needing treatment from the US medical staff.

He was able to come back onto the field to finish the first half, but after halftime, he was substituted.

The 24-year-old attacker was reportedly transported to the hospital for scans on an abdomen injury.

Despite concerns about missing Saturday’s vital match against the Netherlands, Pulisic has declared he will play.

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‘So f*****g proud of my guys, I’ll be ready Saturday don’t worry,’ Pulisic wrote alongside a picture of him celebrating the victory from his hospital bed.

Pulisic’s goal was enough to seal USA’s place in the next stages of the World Cup, qualifying as group runners-up behind England.

Teammates Timothy Weah and Weston McKennie paid huge tribute to the Chelsea forward for putting his body on the line to help his country go through.

‘We worked so hard as a group to be in this position,’ Lille forward Weah said. ‘Thanks to Christian. We love him and we thank him. It’s a great feeling.’

Juventus midfielder McKennie added: ‘Obviously we’re very thankful (Pulisic) threw his body there.

‘But we have 25 guys other than Christian who would do the same thing.

‘Everybody is ready to give everything. It’s unfortunate he had to come out but the fact he’s throwing his body on the line tells you how close this team is.’

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As long as he is still needed, Gareth Bale has stated that he has no plans to stop his playing career with Wales.

Bale suffered World Cup disappointment as a hamstring injury forced him off at half time in their final group game against England.

Wales’ first World Cup since 1958 ended in a 3-0 loss to the Three Lions, but Bale has said he intends to continue playing for his country internationally.

Asked if he will be part of Wales’ Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, Bale – who plays for LAFC – told BBC Sport: “I’ll keep going as long as I can and as long as I’m wanted. It’s a difficult moment now but we go again.”

Wales was unable to claim a victory in Qatar, losing to Iran and England after drawing with the United States in the tournament’s opening match.

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Although Bale is pleased to have led Wales to a World Cup, he acknowledged they had higher expectations for themselves in Qatar.

“Everyone’s disappointed but we’re all proud of what we’ve achieved to get here,” he said. “We have to look how far we’ve come. Of course we wanted to get out of the group, but football’s difficult. We didn’t live up to our expectations at this tournament.

“If you’d told us two years ago that we would play in a World Cup, we’d have all pinched ourselves. We’ll all walk out of that changing-room with our held high and proud of each other.

“It’s been difficult at this tournament, we haven’t played very well. But we’ve given everything and we won’t have any regrets.”

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The numerous requests for Phil Foden to play have Gareth Southgate concerned that they will put too much pressure on the 22-year-old.

In England’s 6-2 triumph over Iran in their World Cup opener, Foden came off the bench. However, he made no appearances in the 0-0 draw with the United States.

Many criticized Southgate for that, believing the Manchester City star could have been the one to break the tie and inject some creativity into what was otherwise a lifeless performance going forward.

Since then, there have been increasing calls for Foden to start against Wales, which worries Southgate.

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“We have to be careful because we are putting a lot of pressure on him now,” he said.

“We’re a team and we need all of the players and they can all play a part but not any one of them is the reason we will win or lose.

“We need to make sure we are not building Phil into a situation where actually if he steps on the pitch this is becoming really difficult for him because the level of expectation is beyond a young guy who is still establishing himself internationally, in a different environment from his club where you’re comfortable with all the players you play with, it’s really distinctive, you’re going home every night, you’re calm with everything else.

“This is still a unique environment. He is still a really young player and he’s doing brilliantly well and we love him to bits. We also have got to look after him a bit as well.”

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Wayne Rooney has advised Gareth Southgate to make three changes for England’s last World Cup group game against Wales, and he has rated the Three Lions’ prospects of lifting the title in Qatar as “quite good.”

In their first game of the competition, England defeated Iran 6-2, but they were brought back to reality on Friday night when they drew to the United States.

Anything less than a three-goal defeat ensures England’s spot in the next round. However, the manner of the USA draw has raised questions about Southgate’s team’s World Cup prospects.

England’s all-time leading scorer, Wayne Rooney, thinks his country has a “decent chance” of winning the World Cup but has urged Southgate to make changes for their match against Wales on Tuesday night.

Ahead of an important round of 16 match, the former Manchester United striker believes Three Lions captain Harry Kane should be rested. He also believes Chelsea’s Mason Mount should be benched.

That would enable Phil Foden of Manchester City, whose omission against the USA was questioned by some analysts, to make his first start in the competition.

Writing in a column for The Times, Rooney said: ‘England’s performance was not great on Friday and there is no getting away from the fact that they will need to play a lot better to have a chance of winning this World Cup.

‘Gareth Southgate needs to make changes for Tuesday’s game with Wales and given that it would almost take a miracle not to qualify, it’s the perfect opportunity for him to give minutes to players who have not been used much so far.

‘Top of the list is Phil Foden. I found it very strange that Foden did not come on as a substitute against the USA. He would be a key part of my starting XI if I were the England boss. Technically, he is the best footballer England have.

‘I think if you have a talent like Foden, you simply have to play him. He is now a different player from the one we saw at Euro 2020, when he struggled to make an impact.

‘He is more mature and came into this tournament on the back of a long period of brilliant performances for Manchester City. He has the form to go with the ability.

‘If I were him, I would be very frustrated that I didn’t get on the pitch at any stage of Friday’s game.

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‘My starting XI would have Foden on the left and Bukayo Saka competing with Raheem Sterling for a place on the right.

‘I would also bring in another holding midfielder to play alongside Declan Rice, releasing Jude Bellingham to play as a No 10.’

Rooney, who scored 53 goals in 120 appearances for England, added: ‘For the Wales game, I would also take out Mason Mount and bring in Kalvin Phillips if he is fit, and otherwise Jordan Henderson.

‘I know Mount did very well against Iran and that he gives you a lot in terms of work rate and energy, but sometimes you need to just let your flair players and your better footballers go and influence games.

‘That is why, if I were the England manager, I would make sure to get Foden on the pitch. Another of Foden’s strengths is his flexibility. If you need to change a game without making a substitution you can do that with Foden, because you can bring him inside if you need to, or you can play him out wide.

‘The other big change I would make for the Wales match would be to rest Harry Kane. Against the USA, he looked like he may have been suffering the effects of a heavy knock he took in the Iran game.

‘It was from a tackle in the second half and in that match I felt that Gareth should have considered taking him off at half-time. England were leading 3-0, the game was already won and Harry is our most important player.

‘When there are opportunities to protect him and help him stay fit, I believe Gareth should take them — and that is why I would keep Harry on the bench against Wales.’

England remains one of the favourites to win the World Cup alongside the likes of Brazil, France and Spain.

Assessing England’s chances after their first two games in Qatar, Rooney said: ‘My overall message to everyone who follows England? Keep calm.

‘Before the tournament, if you had offered England the chance to have four points after two games and be practically through to the knockout rounds, they would have taken it.

‘The clean sheet against the USA is something to build on, and getting a decent result while not playing so well still has its positives.

‘The overall picture for England is that we have seen nothing to fear in the rest of the tournament. England have a great blend of youth and experience and arguably the best squad at the World Cup in terms of quality.

‘I think you still need a bit of luck, with draws and in individual games, but I do think England have still got a good chance in Qatar.’

While England is very certain to go to the round of 16, Wales, who lost to Iran after drawing with the United States in the tournament’s opening match, will need to defeat their neighbours to have any hope of moving on.

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In their second 2022 World Cup match on Friday, the United States struggled to get past England despite being the better attacking team. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.

The United States was dominant in attack but could not find a way past England as it was held to a 0-0 draw in their second 2022 World Cup game on Friday.

In a game with few clear-cut opportunities, the United States was the superior team. Midway through the first half, Christian Pulisic’s fierce effort shook the crossbar, but neither team was able to break the scoreless tie.

With two points from two games and a third-place finish in Group B as a result, head coach Gregg Berhalter’s team will need to defeat Iran on Tuesday to move to the knockout rounds. As long as England doesn’t lose to Wales by three goals, it will advance to the next round.

Harry Kane, the England striker who suffered an ankle injury in the team’s convincing victory over Iran on Monday, had been a doubt for the match, but he was cleared to play days before kickoff, allowing head coach Gareth Southgate to name an unchanged lineup.

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Berhalter only made one change from their opening draw with Wales, substituting attacker Haji Wright for Josh Sargent.

After FIFA threatened to prevent it, Kane once more declined to wear the “OneLove” captain’s armband, but the English Football Association instead lit up the iconic arch at Wembley Stadium in rainbow hues.

In a dull first half, the United States had better opportunities. Early in the game, Kane showed signs of being dangerous by timing his arrival in the six-yard box so that he could shoot and force Tim Ream, a defender for the opposition, to block.

But Berhalter’s side sprung into action soon after and provided a couple of inviting chances. First, midfielder Weston McKennie skied a first-time effort from just inside the 18-yard box, followed minutes later by Pulisic facing up England defender Luke Shaw before hitting a powerful strike, only to be denied by the bar.

The U.S. looked the most likely to break the deadlock, winning a number of corners amid regular attacking pressure, while England’s attack remained frustrated by the well-organized and resolute American defence.

Southgate brought on Jack Grealish for Jude Bellingham in 68 minutes to add a spark to England’s attack but changed little as the U.S. continued to shut out their English counterparts, playing to its first 0-0 draw in 11 World Cup finals appearances.

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With his 110th international cap in the World Cup match against Iran, Gareth Bale has surpassed Chris Gunther to become Wales‘ all-time appearance record.

Bale and Gunter were tied with 109 senior Wales caps before the start of the match against Iran. But with Bale in the Rob Page-selected starting lineup and Gunter among the substitutes, it propelled the former Real Madrid star one step closer to a new record.

Gunter, who has been playing his club football in League One since 2020, hasn’t been a regular starter for Wales since 2018 with the exception of a brief run of matches in 2021.

The 33-year-old full-back was also listed as a reserve against the United States, and unless there are unanticipated defensive injuries, that is likely to be the case throughout this tournament.

Wayne Hennessey, the goalkeeper, is only slightly behind with 108 caps against Iran.

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Bale already holds the record for most goals scored in Wales‘ history. In Wales‘ first World Cup game in 64 years, he scored the 41st penalty of his international career against the Americans.

The draw against the Americans was an evening kick-off, but the morning game against Iran comes at a time when fewer people back home might be able to watch it.

Ahead of the game, Bale urged for schools in Wales to let kids tune in.

“Being a 10am kick-off in Wales, if I was one of the teachers, I’d let them watch the game. I hope they do. It’s a historical moment in Wales, for us to be at a World Cup,” he said.

“Some of the parents of kids I know all want to watch the game but don’t want to take them off school. So I think a lot of schools will put the game on for them to cheer us on and get behind us. It’s a mini history lesson, and hopefully it’ll be a great occasion for all of them.”

Wales all-time appearances

1. Gareth Bale (110)
2. Chris Gunter (109)
3. Wayne Hennessey (108)
4. Neville Southall (92)
5. Ashley Williams (86)
6. Gary Speed (85)
7. Craig Bellamy (78)
8. Joe Ledley, Aaron Ramsey (both 77)
9. Ben Davies, Dean Saunders (both 75)

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Following a convincing victory in their initial 2022 World Cup match, England will try to increase their chances of taking first place in Group B when they face the USA on Friday night at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor.

The Three Lions enter this match in excellent spirits after crushing Iran 6-2, taking first place in Group B and needing just one more win to guarantee their place in the tournament’s knockout rounds.

As for the USA, they conceded a lead to draw 1-1 with Wales in their opening match, and given that Iran was their first opponent earlier in the day, they might find themselves in need of a significant victory today to stay in the game.

• Team News:

Following a scan on Wednesday, it was revealed that England’s captain Harry Kane had not sustained a significant ankle injury; the 29-year-old has since trained with the first-team group and is anticipated to keep his starting position up front.

Harry Maguire, who has recovered from sickness, is expected to hold his spot in the back four alongside Kieran Trippier, John Stones, and Luke Shaw. Southgate may choose to start with the same squad that played against Iran.

After recovering from groin surgery, Kyle Walker appears to be well enough to play against the USA. However, the Manchester City defender is not expected to start and is more likely to come off the bench in order to improve his match fitness.

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Due to a knee injury, James Maddison has yet to train with the Three Lions and is still questionable for Friday’s match. Bellingham, Declan Rice, and Mason Mount are all expected to start in center midfield instead of Maddison.

Weston McKennie and Yunus Musah, two midfielders for the USA, were forced off the field during the draw with Wales due to respective groin and toe injuries, but they should be OK to keep their spots in the starting lineup alongside skipper Tyler Adams.

Adams is one of eight club-level British players in Berhalter’s team, and the Leeds United player is expected to start in front of a back four that includes Tim Ream and Antonee Robinson of Fulham. Matt Turner, the goalkeeper for Arsenal, is expected to remain in the starting lineup.

Timothy Weah, Joshua Sargent, and Christian Pulisic of Chelsea are anticipated to remain in the front three, but Giovanni Reyna of Borussia Dortmund will be looking to break through after last time out’s ineffective substitution.

Brendan Aaronson of Leeds and Cameron Carter-Vickers of Celtic were both listed as reserves against Wales, with the former player entering the game in the second half. On Friday, both players are expected to start as replacements once more.

• Possible Lineup:

England possible starting lineup:
Pickford; Trippier, Stones, Maguire, Shaw; Rice, Bellingham, Foden; Saka, Kane, Foden.

USA possible starting lineup:
Turner; Dest, Zimmerman, Ream, A. Robinson; McKennie, Adams, Musah; Weah, Sargent, Pulisic

• Score prediction:

With good reason, England will be the favorite going into this match. They easily defeated Iran, although the USA early success against Wales was fleeting and ultimately cost them two points.

Two of Berhalter’s preferred midfielders suffered injuries in his first game, which won’t help his case as he is already under fire and won’t be looking forward to facing this England team.

This England team, which was twice caught off guard against Iran, may always be exploited, but the Three Lions will bet on their ability to outscore their opponents.

Prediction: England 2- 2United States

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Following reports of thousands of vacant seats at World Cup games on Monday, Qatar and FIFA are under fresh scrutiny.

The official attendance estimates are particularly puzzling because every game thus far has had a record-high crowd that exceeds the stadium’s capacity.

Although the Al Bayt Stadium can accommodate 60,000 people, an official attendance of 67,372 was reported for Qatar’s tournament opener versus Ecuador on Sunday. Additionally, a substantial portion of the stadium’s seats remained empty at the halftime interval.

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The same thing happened when England faced Iran in their World Cup opening, leaving Three Lions fans stranded outside the Khalifa International Stadium due to a problem with FIFA’s ticketing system.

Despite the stadium’s official capacity being 40,000, an attendance number of 45,334 was reported for that game.

At the Al Thumama Stadium, where the Netherlands defeated Senegal in the second game of the day, large areas of vacant seats could be spotted.

Despite the stadium’s nominal capacity of 40,000, a reported attendance of 41,721 was made.

FIFA claims that the Al Thumama Stadium in ‘event mode’ raises its capacity to 44,400, but a reason for the thousands of empty seats around the venue was not given.

Although 43,418 people were reported to have attended Wales‘ 1-1 draw with the USA, the stadium’s actual capacity is 40,000.

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Bukayo Saka’s brace gave England’s World Cup campaign in Qatar the perfect start as it propelled Gareth Southgate’s team to a 6-2 victory over Iran.

With a 6-2 victory over Iran, England began their World Cup campaign in impressive fashion, led by a brace from Bukayo Saka and contributions from Jude Bellingham, Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford, and Jack Grealish.

Before halftime, Sterling and Saka helped Gareth Southgate’s team build a comfortable 3-0 lead. Bellingham scored his first goal for England in the 35th minute.

Before Mehdi Taremi scored a consolation goal for Iran just beyond the hour mark, Saka put England further out of reach with a magnificent individual effort. However, replacements Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish added gloss to the Three Lions’ Group B debut despite a stoppage-time penalty from Taremi.

There were problems before kick-off as fans experienced issues with their tickets with the FIFA app down, leading to swathes of empty seats at the Khalifa International Stadium close to kick-off.

Iran’s players did not sing the national anthem. Many fans back home have accused the squad of siding with the violent state crackdown on popular protests after the death of Mahsa Amini in September following her arrest for wearing a headscarf incorrectly.

According to Reuters, state television in Iran did not show the players lining up as the national anthem played during its live broadcast.

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Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand’s collision with teammate Majid Hosseini dealt Iran its first defeat. Beiranvand initially continued to play before being carried off on a stretcher in the 19th minute.

Harry Maguire’s header from a Kieran Trippier corner nearly gave Southgate’s team the lead in the 32nd minute, but it ricocheted off the crossbar. Soon after, they scored when Bellingham headed in an unattended goal from a lofted cross by Luke Shaw.

Before halftime, England jumped ahead with two fast goals. Saka’s excellent half-volley after a Maguire cross gave England a larger lead in the 43rd minute, and Sterling’s volley finish off a Harry Kane right-footed cross in stoppage time gave the Chelsea striker his first World Cup goal.

After the break, Iran tried to minimise their losses, but Saka punished them once again in the 62nd minute when he ducked past two defenders in the area and curled in a low shot with his left foot.

Three minutes later, however, Iran scored an improbable goal when Taremi took advantage of Maguire’s moment of doubt to sneak in and beat Jordan Pickford.

In the 71st minute, Rashford entered the game as a replacement and calmly scored his first goal in a major competition to restore England’s four-goal advantage. There was still time for Grealish to score late on as he turned home following unselfish work from fellow substitute Callum Wilson.

In stoppage time, Sardar Azmoun nearly provided another consolation for Iran, but Pickford made a fingertip save to divert his attempt onto the bar. However, Iran was given a late penalty following a VAR review for a foul on Morteza Pouraliganji, and Taremi tapped home to give Iran some pride back.

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When the Three Lions of England play their first match at the FIFA World Cup, captain Harry Kane may have to deal with the wrath of FIFA.

The world regulatory body, FIFA, has barred the Tottenham Hotspur player from wearing the one love armband. Kane is wearing the rainbow armband to demonstrate his support for the LGBTQ community.

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Kane might receive a yellow card if he decides to defy FIFA’s ruling, according to reports from Qatar. Because of the country’s strict religious laws, it is not expected that visiting footballers in Qatar will show any support for the LGBTQ population.

England have been grouped alongside Iran, Wales and the USA.

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In their Group B opening against the USA on Monday night in Al Rayyan, Wales will make their first appearance at a World Cup finals in 64 years. The result of this thrilling contest between the two nations will decide the fate of Group B at the FIFA World Cup.

The first round of Group B matches will be concluded with this match, which includes England and Iran and has the potential to be quite competitive.

These two teams will enter the match at the Ahmad bin Alli Stadium, Al Rayyan, with the knowledge that England faced Iran earlier in the day and was certain to win. Having not participated in a World Cup since 2014, the United States has qualified once more. Behind Canada and Mexico, they came in third place in their CONCACAF qualification group.

In a similar vein, Wales qualified for the World Cup finals for the first time in 64 years after defeating Ukraine 1-0 at home in the World Cup qualifying playoff. Gareth Bale, a great player in his final World Cup, of LAFC, will be the leader Robert Paige will once more look to.

• Team News:

Zack Steffen was supposed to be the American goalkeeper in Qatar, but after a disappointing season with Manchester City that saw him supplanted by Stefan Ortega as a backup, he has been dropped from the team entirely.

Matt Turner and Ethan Horvath are vying to start in goal, and Turner, an Arsenal player, participated in both September friendlies, so he might have the advantage.

Although Weston McKennie has not played for Juventus since October, he should be able to start in midfield in this match.

The attacking third is where the US excels, and Berhalter has plenty of alternatives there. As a result, one or two players may be unfortunate to be left out, as Timothy Weah, Gio Reyna, and Jesus Ferreira are all vying to start in attack alongside Christian Pulisic.

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Gareth Bale said earlier this week that despite being limited to mostly cameo roles since joining LAFC in the MLS this year, he is ready and willing to play the full 90 minutes in each of Wales’ three group games if necessary.

Joe Allen has been sidelined with an injury since late September, but he expects to be able to play in this group opener.

Rhys Norrington-Davies, a defender for Sheffield United, will not represent Wales at the tournament due to an injury sustained against Coventry City last month. This is not as fortunate for the defender.

USA Possible Lineup: 

Matt Turner; Sergino Dest, Walker Zimmerman, Aaron Long, Antonee Robinson; Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams, Brendan Aaronson; Gio Reyna, Jesus Ferreira, Christian Pulisic

Wales Possible Lineup:

Wayne Hennessey; Ethan Ampadu, Joe Rodon, Ben Davies; Connor Roberts, Joe Allen, Aaron Ramsey, Neco Williams; Gareth Bale, Keiffer Moore, Daniel James

• USA vs Wales Score Prediction:

The difference between these two teams will be determined by specific high-calibre moments. Therefore, while having a young average age of 24, the USA will have superior ball skills and athleticism to outperform its European rivals.

Prediction: USA 3-2 Wales

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As both sides get ready to play each other on Monday afternoon at the Khalifa International Stadium, the ongoing World Cup tournament will continue with England taking on Iran.

Recent defeats indicate that England is not entirely prepared to play their World Cup games convincingly, but Southgate will hopefully assist players to find their motivation again in their crucial match against Iran.

The Three Lions will need to rediscover their composure in this game after their disappointing Nations League campaign, as a victory might boost their confidence for upcoming games.

Given their talented lineup, Iran are frequently seen as a potential banana skin and shouldn’t be disregarded; it will be difficult for England to get past their defence. They are always quick to take advantage of weaknesses in their opponents and based on their previous performance, they seem to be in good shape and prepared to triumph.

• Injury and team news

It would be early to begin Kyle Walker, who is still not fit as he recovers from groin surgery. While James Maddison, who injured himself in the Leicester game, did not train with the team last week.

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Rice and Phillips made together a strong team that won the Euro 2020 championship, but Phillips hasn’t played much this year due to a shoulder injury, so Bellingham might step in for him in the opening match.

Omid Ebrahimi of Iran will miss the match due to a groin injury, and Sardar Azmoun of Bayern Leverkusen tore his calf muscle; his condition is currently unknown. With the remainder of the team anticipated to play against England, these two players are Iran’s only potential injury concerns.

• Possible Lineup

England line-up (3-4-2-1)

Pickford; Trippier, Stones, Maguire, Shaw; Rice, Bellingham; Sterling, Mount, Saka; Kane

Iran lineup (4-1-3-2)

Beiranvand; Moharrami, Pouraliganji, Hosseini, Mohammedi; Nourollahi, Ezatolahi, Hajsafi; Jahanbakhsh, Taremi, Amiri

• England vs Iran: Scores Prediction:

Iran may have a few notable players who can give them a run for their money and pull off a shock victory, but the result will be uncertain because England is superior to them in every way and their starting lineup is in excellent shape. The Three Lions should start the season with a routine victory to bounce back from their disappointing Nations League performance.

Prediction: England 4-2 Iran

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