Saka, Rashford help England rout Iran 6-2 at World Cup

During their most recent exit from the pitch at a significant international soccer competition, Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka were hurled racial epithets.

England responded right away, scoring three goals in the team’s opening World Cup game.

In the second half of England’s 6-2 thrashing of Iran, Saka scored two goals before making way for Rashford, who scored a third.

In contrast to the sobs that followed England’s penalty shootout defeat to Italy in the European Championship final last year, there were cheers at the Khalifa International Stadium this time. Saka and Rashford were both criticized on social media for failing to convert from the spot.

Despite being only 19 years old at the time of Euro 2020, Saka remarked, “It is a moment that has been with me and will be with me forever.” However, I feel incredibly fortunate and happy to have the coaching staff at both Arsenal and here with the England team.

“My teammates, my friends, and my family rallied around me to help me get back to a decent place, and the whole country did the same. Everyone in my immediate environment is loving me.

The victory is also encouraging for Gareth Southgate, who has led England through its most challenging year to date. He endured a challenging run-up to the tournament in Qatar, being jeered after a 4-0 defeat to Hungary in June and being