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England 6 Iran 2 as it happened: Saka scores twice in dominant English performance

Jude Bellingham stars as Gareth Southgate’s men outclass their opponents

Jude Bellingham of England celebrates with Mason Mount after scoring against Iran. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty

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Mon Nov 21 2022 - 15:29

Key Developments

FULL TIME: England 6 Iran 2

Goal for Iran: Mehdi Taremi (2)

Goal for England: Jack Grealish

Goal for England: Marcus Rashford

Goal for Iran: Mehdi Taremi

Goal for England: Bukayo Saka (2)

HALF TIME: England 3 Iran 0

Goal for England: Raheem Sterling

Goal for England: Bukayo Saka

Goal for England: Jude Bellingham

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