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FIFA World Cup: Bukayo Saka scores brace as England thrash Iran 6-2 in Group-B clash

Football

By Associated Press | Nov 21, 2022

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Saka celebrates his goal against Iran (AP)

Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford put last year's European Championship loss behind them, combining to score three goals in England's 6-2 rout of Iran on Monday at the World Cup.

Both players missed penalties in the shootout loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 final and were then subjected to racist abuse. A year later, Saka scored twice at Khalifa International Stadium and Rashford came off the bench to add another with his first move of the match.

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