England World Cup tips: Harry Kane to hit the ground running against Iran

England kick off their World Cup campaign against Iran on Monday. It's their first ever international meeting. England will be at their 16th World cup finals. Iran have reached the tournament on five previous occasions without progressing beyond the group stage.

England kick off their World Cup campaign against Iran on Monday. Harry Kane is expected to score the first goal. Gareth Southgate's team has had a disappointing season. Iran reached the World Cups on five previous occasions but never progressed beyond the group stage. Carlos Queiroz's side won their Asian group and finished top. He has managed Portugal and Colombia at international level and Real Madrid. He also managed the Portugal national team. England will dominate possession. They will need to make that count in dangerous areas. The team will be playing in Doha. It is their first international meeting. Their next World cup is in 2022.