Iran

Hossein Vafaei at the MrQ UK Championship at the York Barbican. Photo: Nigel French/PA Wire.

"I’ve done worse – a lot worse. I like Hossein, he’s a fiery character."

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Why Wales football fans wear bucket hats

England head coach Gareth Southgate during a press conference at the Main Media Centre in Doha, Qatar. Picture date: (Photo credit: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Gareth Southgate makes Yorkshire claim ahead of Wales v England clash

England's coach Gareth Southgate (C) watches his players during a training session at Al Wakrah SC Stadium in Al Wakrah, south of Doha on November 26, 2022, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

World Cup 2022: How can England send neighbours Wales home early from Qatar?

Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka of England are substituted during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and USA at Al Bayt Stadium on November 25, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Why is there so much stoppage time at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Iran's players celebrate their victory during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B football match between Wales and Iran at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al-Rayyan (Picture: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Wales already accepting that England game will be their last at Qatar World Cup

Called into action: Danny Ward of Wales looks on during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between Wales and IR Iran at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on November 25, 2022. (Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Ex-Huddersfield Town keeper set to face England in crucial game for Wales

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FIGHTING FIT: Wales' Gareth Bale during a training session at the Al Sadd Sports Club in Doha, Qatar. Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA

Bale ready to put side before self in Wales' must-win World Cup showdown
Gareth Bale wants to make becoming the most capped men's player in Welsh football history "even more special" by leading Wales to World Cup victory over Iran.

Sorba Thomas. Picture: Getty Images.

Huddersfield Town and Wales winger wants to 'knock' England out of World Cup

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire)

Jordan Pickford hopes England get fair deal from World Cup referees

Wales player Kieffer Moore reacts during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between USA and Wales at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. (Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Former Barnsley FC and Rotherham United striker wants to bash Iran around

England's Harry Kane holds his ankle. England captain Harry Kane is set to have a scan on his right ankle before Friday’s World Cup match against the United States. The 29-year-old provided two assists in the Three Lions’ 6-2 win against Iran as they opened the tournament with a bang on Monday at the Khalifa International Stadium. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

England captain Harry Kane to have scan on ankle

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The fourth official shows the amount of added time for the first half during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Senegal and Netherlands at Al Thumama Stadium on November 21. (Picture: Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Why is there so much stoppage time being added on at the FIFA World Cup

England's forward #09 Harry Kane (L) gestures to his teammate defender #06 Harry Maguire during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B football match between England and Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on November 21, 2022. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Harry Maguire forced off during England's World Cup opener with injury

STARTING POINT: England's Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring his side's opening goal of the game against Iran with team-mate Mason Mount during the World Cup Group B match at the Khalifa International Stadium. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

England urged to reset after impressive opening salvo against Iran

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 21: Jack Grealish of England celebrates after scoring their team's sixth goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and IR Iran at Khalifa International Stadium on November 21, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

The touching inspiration revealed for Jack Grealish's celebration against Iran

Made one incredible save in second-half stoppage time. Was not given much else to do bar a handful of attacks from Iran.

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England started their Qatar World Cup campaign in near-perfect fashion as they recorded a 6-2 victory over Iran in their Group B opener.

England's Bukayo Saka (right) celebrates scoring their side's fourth goal of the game during the FIFA World Cup Group B match at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha,with Iran (Picture: Martin Rickett/PA)

Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka spark England rout of Iran in World Cup opener

Alex Scott dons OneLove armband during England buildup

FIFA World Cup 2022: Concussion rules for Qatar tournament explained

Andy Herrington at Ainsty Ales, based in farm Buildings at Acaster Malbis, near York. (Pic credit: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

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Watch brilliant video of England fans making Iran predictions in Qatar

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 20: England Manager Gareth Southgate smiles during the England Training Session at at Al Wakrah Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

England's 'leaked' starting XI for World Cup opener against Iran

England's Harry Kane and Kyle Walker during a training session at the Al Wakrah Sports Club Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.

Is England v Iran on TV today? How to watch Three Lions' World Cup opener

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 18: during the England Training Session at Al Wakrah Stadium on November 18, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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How to watch England v Iran on TV

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Sir Rod Stewart snubbed $1m offer to perform in Qatar

Gareth Southgate has named his England squad for the Qatar World Cup (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

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England's Jack Grealish with manager Gareth Southgate

Which days should I book off work to follow England's World Cup progress?

GROUP DRAW: England will face USA, IR Iran and one of Scotland, Wales or Ukraine at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

England facing a potential 'Battle of Britain' at the Qatar 2022 World Cup

Prime Minister Boris Johnson returning from Saudi Arabia on Thursday March 17, 2022. Pic: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire.

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Richard Ratcliffe, with his daughter Gabriella, outside the Houses of Parliament in London

A cup of tea and hand-picked toys await Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe

File photo dated 23/09/21 of Richard Ratcliffe and his daughter Gabriella holding signs in Parliament Square, London, to mark the 2,000th day Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe had been detained in Iran.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ‘heading home after being freed in Iran'

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Hossein with foster carers Sally Kincaid and Steve Johnston.

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