England are taking to the pitch today as they play their first game of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

England will play against Iran in their group B match.

England manager Gareth Southgate made just two changes from the Euro 2020 final defeat last summer as he stuck with a tried and tested side in this year's World Cup opener.

Bukayo Saka, who missed the decisive penalty in the shootout loss to Italy, came into the team alongside Jude Bellingham, with Southgate seemingly setting up with a back four.

Without a win in six games, the England boss stuck with the players he knows, with Harry Kane, not set to sport the unsanctioned ‘OneLove’ armband after a last-minute u-turn, captaining the side.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: England will be hoping to get off to a winning start and pick up points in their second games later in the week before facing Wales next week for their final group stage fixture.England will be hoping to get off to a winning start and pick up points in their second games later in the week before facing Wales next week for their final group stage fixture. (Image: PA)

Jordan Pickford was recalled in goal having missed the September international break due to injury.

There was also a start for Harry Maguire, despite the fact he has been dropped by Manchester United in recent weeks.

England's starting six' is as follows - England XI (4-3-3): Pickford; Trippier, Stones, Maguire, Shaw; Bellingham, Rice, Saka, Mount, Sterling; Kane.

Both James Maddison and Kyle Walker will not be playing in today’s World Cup opener.

What channel is the World Cup on in the UK?

BBC and ITV will be sharing coverage of this year’s World Cup, broadcasting every game live across BBC1 and ITV1.