World Cup Group B: How they got there, current form and prediction as Three Lions chase perfect start

England's quest for a first World Cup triumph since 1966 starts with a clash against Iran. Gareth Southgate's side reached the semi-finals in Russia four years ago. Iran arrived in Qatar after leaving violent anti-government protests in their homeland.

England take on Iran in the World Cup opener on Monday afternoon. SunSport predicts a 2-0 England win.

England won eight and drew two of their 10 qualifying games to qualify for the tournament ahead of Poland. Iran were the first Asian nation to reach the finals after they won all 10 of the games they played.

England are on a six-game winless run. They haven't won since a 3-0 friendly win against Ivory Coast in March. Iran are unbeaten in their last three matches, including a win over Uruguay in September.

The Three Lions are in World Cup Group B.

England manager Gareth Southgate is in charge of the Three Lions for the second time. Quieroz is currently in his second spell in Iran's national team. He won two Premier League titles and the Champions League with Manchester United.

England, Manchester City and Iran are in World Cup Group B. Phil Foden is the star player for England. Mehdi Taremi has attracted interest from Arsenal. Iran's Mehdreysh has scored 13 goals in 19 games this season.

This is the first official meeting between the two nations.

England vs Iran will be shown live on BBC One in the UK and streamed on the BBC iPlayer.

England are in World Cup Group B. They are playing Iran. Harry Kane is hoping to win another World cup golden boot.