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England World Cup information – the fixtures, outcomes, staff information and odds

England head to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar hoping to construct on their thrilling run to the semi-finals in 2018 – and the ultimate of Euro 2020. With Gareth Southgate in cost and Harry Kane firing within the targets, the hope is that the ‘Three Lions’ can lastly finish these “years of damage” by bringing residence a primary males’s worldwide trophy since 1966.

When is England’s first sport on the 2022 World Cup?

England’s opening fixture of the 2022 World Cup takes place on Monday, twenty first November, when the ‘Three Lions’ tackle Iran at 13:00 UK time. The match takes place at Khalifa Worldwide Stadium in Qatar’s capital metropolis of Doha.

Iran are ranked twentieth within the FIFA world rankings, and just lately beat Uruguay in a pleasant. England have by no means earlier than confronted Iran in a world match and can hope to kickstart their World Cup marketing campaign with three factors towards a facet at present coached by former Manchester United assistant Carlos Queiroz.

Learn extra about Group B in our detailed preview.

What are the chances that England win their subsequent sport on the 2022 World Cup?

England are 3/10 favourites to beat Iran and make an ideal begin to their World Cup in Qatar. Though Gareth Southgate will probably be cautious of the skilled Carlos Queiroz within the opposition dugout, he’ll hope that the 11 gamers on the pitch may have sufficient to overwhelm the opposition.

England racked up the targets throughout qualification for the event, scoring 39 instances in 10 video games. Objectives might need been more durable to return by in latest Nations League video games, however the ‘Three Lions’ will really feel they will flip it on when it issues most. England to attain in each halves towards Iran is 11/8, and an England win with 4 or extra targets within the match is 16/5.

What’s the newest England vs Iran staff information and harm information?

With Kyle Walker nonetheless missing match health after groin surgical procedure, Gareth Southgate must choose between Kieran Trippier, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ben White at right-back. Kalvin Phillips might characteristic in midfield, whereas Harry Kane will lead the road.

Who’re England’s key gamers?

Harry Kane, Golden Boot winner 4 years in the past, leads the way in which up entrance and is England’s major supply of targets, together with the presence of Raheem Sterling. Jordan Pickford has a confirmed event observe file in purpose, and the midfield is powered by the youthful exuberance of Jude Bellingham. Jack Grealish gives an x-factor in assault, and Kieran Trippier’s set-piece supply could possibly be very important.

What are the chances on England to win the 2022 World Cup?

England are 7/1 to win the 2022 World Cup and declare a primary males’s worldwide trophy since Bobby Moore skippered the ‘Three Lions’ to Wembley victory in 1966. After reaching the semis and closing at their final two main tournaments, the hope is that England can go one higher this winter. The Lionesses confirmed the way in which by successful Euro 2022; now it’s over to the boys’s facet to see what they will do on the most important stage.

Who’s the England supervisor?

Gareth Southgate is England’s head coach, having taken the reins after Sam Allardyce’s departure. Regardless of solely being in cost for lower than two years by the point the 2018 World Cup rolled spherical, Southgate oversaw England’s greatest efficiency in a long time as they reached the semi-final. They even received a penalty shootout!

Sadly, they may not repeat that towards Italy within the Euro 2020 closing, falling on the closing hurdle. Nonetheless, Southgate’s achievements in guiding the ‘Three Lions’ to real trophy rivalry must be lauded, and he has launched a slew of proficient younger gamers into the staff.