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GALLERY: Stourbridge born Jude Bellingham gives England lead over Iran

Stourbridge born teen Jude Bellingham has given England the lead against Iran - as the Three Lions run riot in the first half.

By Jonny Drury
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Bellingham, born in Stourbridge, is playing in his first World Cup and latched on to a cross in the first half to become only the second teenager after Michael Owen to score in a World Cup finals.

The Birmingham City academy graduate, who left the club to sign for German side Borussia Dortmund, gave England a deserved lead.

His opener was followed by a half volley from Bukayo Saka - and England were in cruise control when Raheem Sterling netted just before the break.

England's Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game with team-mate Mason Mount during the FIFA World Cup Group B match at the Khalifa International Stadium, Doha. Picture date: Monday November 21, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story WORLDCUP England. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire...RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder..
England's Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the FIFA World Cup Group B match at the Khalifa International Stadium, Doha. Picture date: Monday November 21, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story WORLDCUP England. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire...RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder..
England's Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the FIFA World Cup Group B match at the Khalifa International Stadium, Doha. Picture date: Monday November 21, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story WORLDCUP England. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire...RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder..
Iran's Mehdi Taremi (left) and England's Jude Bellingham battle for the ball during the FIFA World Cup Group B match at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Picture date: Monday November 21, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story WORLDCUP England. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire...RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder..
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