Many expected a cagey opening game for England against a supposedly resolute and well-organised Iran side, but six goals from five different scorers put paid to that, with Iran even bagging a couple themselves.
The nature of the win saw England's price to win the tournament cut slightly, and Steve Freeth has the market reaction following day two of the World Cup.
bet365 also have a market on Jude Bellingham's next club after his stellar performance in the World Cup opener, which you can read about here.