World Cup: Saka's brace propels England to ruthless win over Iran
Player of Nigerian decent, Bukayo Saka was on sung on Monday as the English Three Lions began their World Cup campaign in blistering fashion against Iran in Doha, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com.
His two goals were propellers as the English male national team ran riot against the Iranian side winning by six goals to two.
The Arsenal midfielder scored a goal in each half as the English team give their World Cup campaign a comfortable start.
“We know coming to the World Cup every game is going to be difficult but we defended well and created a lot of chances., Saka said. Overall we are happy with our performance.
“Quite a while ago, the miss will be with me forever but I am so blessed to have a coaching staff, at England and Arsenal, my friends and family put their arms around me and the nation has supported me. I feel that love and it gives me a lot of belief in myself."
Jude Bellingham got England off the mark in this World Cup with a soaring header from Luke Shaw's cross 10 minutes before the break and the game was wrapped up before half-time thanks to Bukayo Saka's fine strike and Raheem Sterling's classy volley with the outside of his foot from Harry Kane's cross.
Saka got his second before Iran's supporters were given a moment of real delight when Mehdi Taremi scored a fine goal after 65 minutes - but England substitute Marcus Rashford then netted another smooth, composed strike with his first involvement.
To put the gloss on an incredibly dominant display, Jack Grealish slotted home from close range after a good run and pull back by Callum Wilson.
Iran did pull another back in injury time when Taremi slotted in a penalty after a John Stones foul.
Bukayo Saka (21 years, 77 days) became the youngest player to score 2+ goals in his first World Cup game since Franz Beckenbauer in 1966 (20 years, 304 days).
Saka became the first Arsenal player to score a World Cup goal for England since Sol Campbell against Sweden in 2002.
He was named the player of the match after ninety minutes.
- England play
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