England vs Iran confirmed lineups as Harry Maguire starts |

England are confident of picking their first three points of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and have named a strong XI against Group B opponent Iran.

Gareth Southgate has opted for a 4-3-3 system which see Harry Maguire start in a four back while young prospect Jude Bellingham making his first World Cup start.

Maguire’s inclusion is controversial considering he has made just one Premier League start since September but the Manchester United defender has been an integral part of England’s last two major tournaments.

Earlier reports that Bukayo Saka could start ahead of Phil Foden has been confirmed on the pitch with the Arsenal man starting on the right side of attack.

With that, Raheem Sterling operates from the left side while Harry Kane plays from the central position of the front three.

England XI: Pickford, Trippier, Stones, Maguire, Shaw, Bellingham, Rice, Mount, Saka, Sterling, Kane.

Subs: Walker, Grealish, Henderson, Rashford, Pope, Phillips, Dier, Coady, Alexander-Arnold, Foden, White, Ramsdale, Wilson, Gallagher.