England’s stars pose for World Cup portraits ahead of their crucial opener against Iran

England’s stars pose for World Cup portraits ahead of their crucial opener against Iran

EnglandWorld Cup squad and their manager Gareth Southgate have posed for their official portraits ahead of the curtain rod of the tournament on Sunday.

The Three Lions will face Iran in their World Cup opener on Monday South gate bids to then lead his side to a second major tournament final European Championship 2020.

The manager made a relaxed figure as he modeled for his portrait, while captain Harry Kane showed off his passion with a roaring pose.

Each player wore England’s white and blue World Cup kit, the players snapped in front of red and gray backgrounds and struck a number of poses from badge pointing to goal celebrations.

The portraits show that it’s all smiles in the Three Lions camp, despite the swift turnaround between the Premier League break and the start of the World Cup.

England flew to Qatar on Tuesday, just six days before their clash with Iran. In the group stage, they also face the USA and Wales.

The full Three Lions roster includes: Jordan Pickford; Nick Pope, Aaron Ramsdale; Harry Maguire; John Stones; Kyle Walker; Luke Shaw; Kieran Tripper; Trent Alexander-Arnold; Eric Dier; Conor Koady; Ben White; Declan Rice; Jude Bellingham; Jordan Henderson; mason mountain; Calvin Phillips; James Madison; Conor Gallagher; Harry Kane; Phil Foden; Raheem Sterling; Marcus Rashford; Bukayo Saka; Jack Grealish; and Calum Wilson.

England captain and Spurs striker Harry Kane celebrates in typical goalscoring fashion as he poses for his World Cup portrait

England captain and Spurs striker Harry Kane celebrates in typical goalscoring fashion as he poses for his World Cup portrait

Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate looks composed and relaxed ahead of England's opening World Cup game against Iran

Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate looks composed and relaxed ahead of England’s opening World Cup game against Iran

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, 19, poses as England's youngest player heading into the World Cup in Qatar

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, 19, poses as England’s youngest player heading into the World Cup in Qatar

It's all smiles for Leicester playmaker James Maddison, who stars for the Three Lions in his first major tournament this week

It’s all smiles for Leicester playmaker James Maddison, who stars for the Three Lions in his first major tournament this week

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is delighted to be back among the pre-tournament goals in Qatar

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is delighted to be back among the pre-tournament goals in Qatar

Everton's star goalkeeper Jordan Pickford poses for what will be his third major tournament for the Three Lions

Everton’s star goalkeeper Jordan Pickford poses for what will be his third major tournament for the Three Lions

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire smiles after retaining his spot in Southgate's 26-man World Cup squad

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire smiles after retaining his spot in Southgate’s 26-man World Cup squad

Chelsea playmaker Mason Mount shows his passion and patriotism in England colors after collecting 32 Three Lions caps

Chelsea playmaker Mason Mount shows his passion and patriotism in England colors after collecting 32 Three Lions caps

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is doubtful ahead of England v Iran game after only just recovering from groin injury

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is doubtful ahead of England v Iran game after only just recovering from groin injury

Fellow Manchester City star Phil Foden is one of England's most in form players heading into the league on Sunday

Fellow Manchester City star Phil Foden is one of England’s most in form players heading into the league on Sunday

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson juggles the ball on his head as he poses during this week's England World Cup portraits

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson juggles the ball on his head as he poses during this week’s England World Cup portraits

Keeper Aaron Ramsdale is in fine form after helping Arsenal to the top of the Premier League

Newcastle's number one Nick Pope has won 10 caps for the Three Lions under Southgate

Goalkeepers Aaron Ramsdale (left) and Nick Pope (right) will replace Southgate’s number one Pickford at the World Cup

Liverpool's creative right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold smiles after concerns he would miss out on Qatar squad

Liverpool’s creative right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold smiles after concerns he would miss out on Qatar squad

Striker Callum Wilson stormed into the side after enjoying a fruitful campaign so far at Newcastle, who are third in the league

Striker Callum Wilson stormed into the side after enjoying a fruitful campaign so far at Newcastle, who are third in the league

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka was named England Player of the Year in 2022 after making a good recovery from his heartbreak at Euro 2020

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka was named England Player of the Year in 2022 after making a good recovery from his heartbreak at Euro 2020

Manchester City winger Jack Grealish celebrates his signature goal as he poses in style for his World Cup portrait

Manchester City winger Jack Grealish celebrates his signature goal as he poses in style for his World Cup portrait

Tottenham defender Eric Dier, who played a key role for England at the 2018 World Cup, is back in Southgate's 26-man squad

Tottenham defender Eric Dier, who played a key role for England at the 2018 World Cup, is back in Southgate’s 26-man squad

Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling scored 19 goals in 79 appearances for the Three Lions ahead of the World Cup in Qatar

Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling scored 19 goals in 79 appearances for the Three Lions ahead of the World Cup in Qatar

Manchester City defensive midfielder Kalvin Phillips returns to the squad after just recovering from his shoulder injury

Manchester City defensive midfielder Kalvin Phillips returns to the squad after just recovering from his shoulder injury

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw, 27, poses as the only conventional left-back in Southgate's 26-man England squad

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw, 27, poses as the only conventional left-back in Southgate’s 26-man England squad

Defender Ben White earned his call-up after helping Arsenal to the top of the Premier League before the World Cup break

Defender Ben White earned his call-up after helping Arsenal to the top of the Premier League before the World Cup break

It's time for Everton centre-back Conor Coady as he cracks his knuckles ahead of England's World Cup season

It’s time for Everton centre-back Conor Coady as he cracks his knuckles ahead of England’s World Cup season

Newcastle captain and defender Kieran Trippier scored England's final World Cup semi-final goal against Croatia in 2018

Newcastle captain and defender Kieran Trippier scored England’s final World Cup semi-final goal against Croatia in 2018

Manchester City midfielder John Stones, 28, sweeps back his hair as he prepares for another major tournament with England

Manchester City midfielder John Stones, 28, sweeps back his hair as he prepares for another major tournament with England

West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, 23, becomes one of the first names on Southgate's team sheet at the World Cup in Qatar

West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, 23, becomes one of the first names on Southgate’s team sheet at the World Cup in Qatar

Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher celebrates with both arms up as he heads for his first major international tournament

Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher celebrates with both arms up as he heads for his first major international tournament