Aymen Hussein

Set to lead line

Hussein is expected to lead the line for Iraq at the World Cup, as well as a potential role on penalties.

Analysis: Hussein scored a massive goal against Bolivia to send Iraq to the World Cup, and it was no fluke, as his work rate and physicality buoyed Iraq throughout their qualification campaign. The forward should play a huge role at the World Cup and should split penalties with his exceptional ball-striking. It's a tough group for Iraq, but if they are going to salvage any results it will require more heroics from Hussein.