Bukayo Saka scored twice in England’s 6-2 victory over Iran in Group B on Monday in Qatar.
Saka’s goals make him the youngest player since German legend Franz Beckenbauer in 1966 to score two or more goals in a World Cup debut.
Beckenbauer scored twice in Germany’s 5-0 win over Switzerland in their World Cup opener in England.
Recall that Truth Live News had reported how England thrashed Iran 6 goals to 2 to begin their World Cup campaign.
With his fifth and sixth senior goals in an England shirt, Saka became the fourth Gunner to score for the Three Lions at a major tournament, following in the footsteps of Tony Adams at the 1998 World Cup, Sol Campbell at the 2002 World Cup, and Theo Walcott at Euro 2012.
And reflecting on his World Cup debut, two goals and the Player of the Match award, Saka said: “I can’t describe the feeling. I’m so happy and I’m so proud. I’m ready to give 100% and I gave that today.”