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Phil Foden is in line to START England's World Cup opener against Iran with the Manchester City star set for a key role in Qatar, as Bukayo Saka and Mason Mount also push for selection with Gareth Southgate undecided on his formation

Gareth Southgate is ready to hand Phil Foden his World Cup debut against Iran on Monday.

Manchester City forward Foden is emerging as a strong contender to start England's opener at the Khalifa Stadium next week.

Southgate has a wealth of forward talent at his disposal - but with Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling virtually guaranteed to start there is no more than two attacking positions to fill.

Gareth Southgate is ready to hand Phil Foden his World Cup debut against Iran on Monday
Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate has a wealth of forward talent at his disposal right now

Along with Foden, forwards Bukayo Saka and Mason Mount are also pushing to start against Iran.