In the just-concluded World Cup group stage, England showed an amazing offensive power by defeating Iran with a score of 6-2. Lashford scored a goal in only 49 seconds after coming on as a substitute, setting a record for the fastest goal scored by a substitute player in World Cup history. He successfully got rid of the shadow of the missed penalty kick in last year's UEFA Europa League final, and finally ushered in the smile of a long-awaited victory.
Lashford's performance in the last season was not ideal, and was once even considered to be dropped by England manager Shoufky. Fortunately, the 25-year-old Manchester United striker's form has improved dramatically this season, representing United in 19 games and scoring 8 goals in all competitions, which finally impressed Shoufky, and once again won the opportunity to represent England in the World Cup.
Rashford, who came on for Bukayo Saka in the 71st minute of the match, scored with his first touch, just 49 seconds after he came on, making him not only the third fastest substitute to score a goal in World Cup history, but also his first in seven World Cup appearances.
In last year's UEFA Europa League final, Rashford came on as a substitute in the last minute of extra time and was responsible for taking the penalty, but unfortunately became one of the culprits in losing the title. In this game, he also came on as a substitute, but became the deciding factor of the game, as if experiencing a reincarnation from hell to heaven.
