Monday 21 November 2022 05:56 PM 'Starboy' Saka! England fans hail 'sensational' Bukayo Saka who scored TWICE ... trends now

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Praise has poured in for 'starboy' Bukayo Saka after the winger helped England thrash Iran 6-2 with two superb goals in the team's opening game of the Qatar World Cup.

Jude Bellingham opened the scoring with a header in the 35th minute, before Saka, 21, doubled England's lead with a superb volley just eight minutes later.

Saka went on to score England's fourth to grab a brace in the second half with a brilliant solo goal, beating most of the Iranian defence to slot home.

Goals from Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish helped to seal the game for England, while a goal and a penalty in the 13th minute of extra time from Iranian stirker Mehdi Taremi made the final score 6-2.

Much of the praise from fans today has been reserved for Saka after he delivered his best performance in an England shirt yet.

One fan said: 'Starboy Saka. He already have more World cup goals than Rooney and Scholes.'

While Gary Linker tweeted: 'Sensational goal from Bukayo Saka. Gorgeous! England two up with the combined age of the goal scorers - 40 years.'