Arsenal star Bukayo Saka impressed on his World Cup debut for England as he scored twice against Iran in the Three Lions' 6-2 win.
The Gunners academy graduated was handed his debut start in the FIFA competition, after being selected in coach Gareth Southgate squad.
Jude Bellingham scored the opening goal for England before Saka and Raheem Sterling made it three goals to nil.
In the second half, Bukayo Saka volley his second in the 62nd minutes before Iran pulled a goal back two minutes later.
Saka was handed the starting shirt against Iran on Monday opening group B fixture, he scored twice in each of the half.
The Gunners star was substituted in the 71st minute as he was voted the Man of the match award winner.
Then substitutes Jack Grealish and Marcus Rashford came off the bench to make it six.
Meanwhile Bukayo Saka team mates have taken to their social media space to celebrate him.
Emile Smith Rowe tweeted: "sakaaaaa *tears in eyes smiling emoji* *goat emoji"," hinting that he feels the 21-year-old is one of the 'greatest of all time'.
Granit Xhaka, Martin Odegaard and Beth Mead have joined Smith Rowe is praising Saka for his amazing performance for England. Xhaka, who will feature for Switzerland later in the tournament, posted a love heart emoji in the comments under Saka's post following the win over Iran.
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