Nigeria, Nov. 21 -- England's Three Lions began their 2022 World Cup campaign on a blistering note on Monday as they demolished Iran 6-2 to send a big statement to their critics.

Just like four years ago against Panama, England were on a scoring spree yet again as they pumped six goals past the hapless Iranian side that were clearly subdued in the Group B opener.

The Three Lions scored three in the first half and completed this in the second half.

However, the Iranians as well got some sort of consolation in the second half of the game; scoring one from open play and the other from the penalty spot.

Jude Bellingham set the tone with the opening goal and was subsequently followed by Bukayo Saka as the duo became England's second and th...