World Cup 2022: 'I want more of the same from England, please' - Alan Shearer

I want to see more of the same after watching England play Iran in the World Cup.

The way we played to get the victory was perfect.

When I saw the team and system, with four at the back, before the game, I knew we would try to go at Iran, and that is exactly what we did.

We have to continue doing that. Bigger tests await and I know we can't be as aggressive in every game, but it's important we stick with our approach against our other opponents.

It's not nice to be told that some games will be easy and you should win easily.

I watched their game on Monday and didn't see anything that worried me from Wales or the US. I would rub my hands together to face them.

The system got the best out of every England player

Before the tournament began, there was a lot of debate about whether or not to use five or four at the back, and whether or not to be more cautious in the Middle East.

England's 4-3-3 shape against Iran played to their strengths and I felt like it got the best out of every player.

Jude Bellingham was able to use his intelligence to get forward at the right time and make those runs he did against Iran because of the extra man in the middle.

Against Iran, he had more freedom to roam, and it was exactly what we needed against a team with a lot of players.

Everyone else adapted well to the system, including our center-halves.

It was a big call to pick Harry, who has barely played for Manchester United this season, but his performance justified that loyalty.

I told the studio at the start of the game that England should give him a few touches of the ball in the first five minutes to get used to it.

We needed to make the breakthrough when we were trying to drive forward from the back and pass the ball to the forwards.

Iran were set up to frustrate us, but we stretched the play by sending our full-backs high up the pitch and they put some great crosses in.

I understand why he was upset by the goals we conceded at the end of the game, but the majority of the performance was brilliant. Nothing will be given us belief if that doesn't happen.

Kane's wait for a goal won't last long

The manager is also deserving of credit. Another big call that was correct was staying with sterling.

Changes he made during the game resulted in Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish coming off the bench and scoring.

It's great for them to get a goal to give them more confidence, because if we need it, that is some heavy weaponry to bring on.

Harry Kane may not be happy after failing to score himself.

Gary Lineker and I were laughing at the thought that we would both be devastated if that had happened to us.

Kane played very well. His wait for a goal at the World Cup will be over soon because he is going to score soon.

VAR the only cause for concern

The part of the video assistant referee that was used in England's game had nothing to do with their display.

When you consider that Stones conceded a last-minute penalty for doing less, it's laughable that an Iran defender hugged bear and brought him down.

It didn't matter because we were so far ahead that we didn't have to think about it.

I hope the VAR doesn't get involved in the World Cup because I don't like the idea of someone's toe being the wrong side of the line.

Shearer was talking to a friend.

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