Bournemouth striker Kieffer Moore hopes to start for Wales against World Cup opponents Iran.

Moore was a surprise exclusion from the starting XI for the opener against the USA on Monday night, as Rob Page opted for an extra midfield body and a front-two of Gareth Bale and Dan James.

Wales were dominated during the opening 45 minutes, but Moore's half-time introduction proved a turning point, and Page's men fought back to earn a 1-1 draw, thanks to Bale's late penalty.

“I wanted to impose myself on the game and do what I could, so hopefully I am in a position to start on Friday," said Moore, who started three of Wales's four games at the Euros last summer.

“Over the past four or five years, I feel like I've really grown as a player and I really enjoy these big moments. When I'm called upon for these moments, I've always put up performances and I can't wait for Friday."

At 6ft 5in, Moore's potential presence is bad news for an Iranian side who struggled to deal with England's threat in the air during their 6-2 thrashing on Monday afternoon.

“They did struggle in the air. You could see England's dominance in the box. They took a lead straight away and that set the tone for the game.

“It was 3-0 at half-time and England played really well to utilise those positions to get the ball into the box. If we can replicate that then, hopefully, we'll get the same outcome."