Fans accuses Mason Mount of singing ‘God Save Our Gracious QUEEN’ at England’s 2022 FIFA World Cup opening match against Iran


Fans accuses Mason Mount of singing ‘God Save Our Gracious QUEEN’ at England’s 2022 FIFA World Cup opening match against Iran

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The best start to a World cup campaign ever in the history of the three lions as Mehdi Taremi’s 2 goals were not enough to cancel out a +4 deficit. 3 sublime goals in the first half itself from Jude Bellingham in the 35th minute Bukayo Saka in the 43rd and Raheem Sterling in the added time of the first half already damaged the Iranian’s hope.

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3 more goals from Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, and Jack Grealish made the night for the three lions comfortable enough to go back and sleep with fans more than happy with the team’s performance. Mason Mount although not providing an assist or a goal for the game today had a major impact in building the moves and was difficult to stop by the opponents.

Apart from the Amazing performance by the team, the talking point of the game started during the national anthem when Mason mount was spotted reciting the wrong lyrics. The lyrics of the anthem changed to ‘God Save the gracious King’ following the Her late Majesty’s death in September. Mount seen not adapting to the change.

A lot of tweets were seen logging Twitter with hilarious comments and opinions about the England and Chelsea star not adapting the new lyrics. Some fans were spotted tweeting in favor of the lad with them also having trouble adjusting since they have been singing the anthem the same way from their childhood and others mocking him for his blunder.

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Mason Mount and co shine as England eased past Iran to begin their best-ever start to the World Cup

A heavy defeat for Iran as England cruised past them as the scoreline stated 6-2 in favor of the three lions. An exceptional performance from the players as the scoresheet was full of goals and assists. Mason Mount had an amazing match although not on the scoresheet but as a valuable asset who troubled the defenders with his quick feet and amazing passes.

With the victory, England tops group B with 3 points and a nice goal difference of 4 goals with Iran in fourth place. People would be hoping to see a change in the points table with the USA playing Wales tomorrow in a bid for both teams to top the group alongside favorites England.

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