World Cup 2022: Arsenal Star Beats Wayne Rooney’s World Cup Record During England’s Huge Win Over Iran

• Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka has shattered Wayne Rooney's World Cup goal record for England
• Despite Rooney's illustrious career with the Three Lions, he scored just once for the team in the World Cup
• Saka has now scored one more goal in comparison to Rooney's tally, following his brace against Iran on Monday
• The youngster will hope to add to his tally when England take on the USA and Wales in the other Group B fixtures

Arsenal hotshot Bukayo Saka has beaten Wayne Rooney's World Cup record, following his spectacular performance for England against Iran.

Saka was among England's star players during their huge 6-2 win over Team Melli in the Group B opener in Qatar on Monday, November 21.

The Gunners forward netted a brace to inspire the Three Lions to a comfortable win at the Khalifa International Stadium.

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According to ESPN, the 21-year-old's brace was enough to help him shatter Rooney's record of just one goal for England in the World Cup.

Despite Rooney being one of only two England strikers to score over 50 goals, the Manchester United legend was able to score just once at the World Cup. His only goal on the global stage for the Three Lions came during their 2-1 loss to Uruguay in 2014.

The DC United boss made 11 appearances for England during his illustrious career with the national team.

England start campaign positively

Meanwhile, a goal each from Jude Bellingham, Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish - plus a brace from Saka - got England's World Cup campaign off to a flying start.

Mehdi Taremi netted a brace in the second half of the match, including a stoppage-time penalty, to earn Iran some consolation.

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Gareth Southgate's charges are now topping Group B of the tournament, in a pool that also includes Wales and the USA.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic trolls Rooney, Ronaldo

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported that Zlatan Ibrahimovic took a characteristic jibe at Cristiano Ronaldo, over his explosive comments in the now infamous interview with Piers Morgan.

Ronaldo made a series of jaw-dropping remarks in the bombshell interview, while also trolling his former teammate Rooney.

At the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards, Ibrahimovic met with Rooney and asked if he was still 'looking sharp', in what is believed to be a dig at Ronaldo's comments.