Chapter 110: Plug and play, assist on debut [Please subscribe! 】
Ling Feng came on as a substitute in the 70th minute, and Ling Feng only had 20 minutes of performance time in his Three Lions debut.
Although it is his first time to play the role of central midfielder in an official game, it is also his first appearance for the national team.
However, for Ling Feng, who often retreated to receive the ball in Leicester City, this just fixed him in the midfield position.
Catching the ball, passing the ball, and running into space are basically the same as playing in the club.
It's just that it's not that close to the goal and there are fewer shooting opportunities.
Since club teammate Vardy serves as the left winger, he was also placed in a position on the left side of the center to partner with Henderson in the midfield.
After another kick-off, Peru first controlled the ball at its feet and then organized a wave of positional attacks.
As for England, which is leading by two goals, except for Vardy, who has just made his debut for the national team and is full of energy, the frontcourt players basically do not press.
In their opinion, they are already two goals ahead and it is still a friendly match, so there is no need to press so tightly.
In the backcourt, Peru played a smooth pass-and-receive cooperation and went directly to the midfield.
Looking at the big center Pizarro with his back in front, the Peruvian midfielder planned to pass between Ling Feng and Henderson and directly penetrate the midfield.
However, the moment he passed the ball, he was surprised to find that the very young black-haired English player, as if he had seen through in advance that he would pass the ball like this, took a big step to the right. , happened to intercept this through ball!
This well-timed interception caused a burst of cheers from the audience.
“How did he know I would pass to the middle?!”
Just when the Peruvian players were confused, Ling Feng made a short pass and passed the ball to Rooney in front.
However, after passing the ball, he did not jump in at high speed, but moved forward slowly.
From time to time, he did not forget to turn his head and observe, so that the distance between himself and Henderson would not be too far.
After receiving the ball, Rooney quickly turned around and took advantage of the fact that there was no one in front of the penalty area and took a long shot!
However, this shot was too powerful and was slightly higher than the crossbar.
After completing the shot, Rooney did not forget to give Ling Feng a thumbs up and a like.
After Ling Feng came on the stage, both the coaches and players on both sides and the fans at the scene could see that England had significantly better control in the midfield.
Because he will not attack like Gerrard, but stick to the midfield position to provide a certain interception and coverage area.
Moreover, his delivery is clean and his passing methods are diverse, making it difficult to steal the ball from his feet.
In an instant, Ling Feng turned into the midfield commander of the Three Lions. He used his passing and dispatching to constantly maneuver Peru's formation left and right, and also firmly controlled the rhythm of the game in England's hands.
Although it is only the first time to cooperate with teammates in an official game.
However, he is very clear about the movement of almost every teammate.
Under Ling Feng’s control, Peru’s counterattack completely disappeared.
Seeing Ling Feng’s mature and comfortable performance on the court, both the fans at the scene and the Peruvian team Coaches and players will have a question in their minds
“Is this really his first time playing for England?”
As for Lingfeng's plug-and-play performance, which was as solid as the club's, Hodgson, who was sitting on the coaching bench, nodded with satisfaction.
The assistant coach Livington next to him couldn't help but sigh:
"This young man has a reassuring leadership temperament!"
. . .
As the game progressed, Ling Feng finally got his own performance moment ten minutes after coming on as a substitute:
In the 80th minute, Vardy's breakthrough along the left sideline caused a foul by the Peruvian player.
England got a set-piece opportunity in the area on the left side of the frontcourt near the sideline.
Originally, the team’s leading free kick taker was captain Gerrard.
The second is Rooney. In training and competitions, Ling Feng's passing ability has won the recognition of his coaches and teammates, and he has become the third choice as a free kick taker.
Because the ball is too far away from the goal, about thirty meters away, it is impossible to shoot directly.
So, after Gerrard came off the field, Rooney, who was the captain on the field, threw the ball directly to Ling Feng:
"Ling, you take the penalty."
said After that, he trotted into the penalty area, intending to compete with other strikers for points.
This is also part of the set-piece tactic.
With the advancement of football tactics, both club teams and national teams are paying more and more attention to the offensive efficiency of set-piece tactics.
Especially in a close match between powerful players, when the opponent's goal cannot be broken through the mobile game, set kicks are a very threatening method.
Since the Beckham era, the Three Lions have paid great attention to the quality of crosses from the wing.
442 Crossing from the wing and directly looking for the forward was once England's best style of play.
After all, there is a player like Beckham in the team who can send long passes to the head. It would be a waste not to make good use of it.
Although Beckham has been out of the Three Lions for a long time, the team's tactics have also undergone changes.
However, with Ling Feng, a talented passer who has been dubbed the "new Beckham" by the media, Hodgson certainly wants to do something about set pieces.
Ling Feng was not polite and took the ball directly to the foul spot.
Putting down the ball, he then took three steps back before he stopped.
Although the jersey on his body changed from the blue of Leicester City to the white of the Three Lions.
However, the fierceness in Ling Feng's eyes did not change at all.
He looked at the position of his teammates in the penalty area, and then raised his right hand.
Then, run-up and pass!
The ball is very fast and spins.
Draw an inner arc in mid-air at Wembley and fly directly behind the goal!
Most of the English players and Peruvian players were crowded at the front and middle points.
The ball flew over everyone's heads, attracting the attention of everyone in the audience.
And just as everyone turned to look, Cahill, who arrived at the back of the goal in advance, jumped up!
Bang!
Throw your head and attack the goal!
The Peruvian goalkeeper didn't even have time to react, and the ball hit the goal from his side!
After landing, Cahill opened his arms, turned around and rushed towards the corner flag area, and landed a Chelsea uppercut!
After completing the celebration, Cahill did not forget to point both hands to Ling Feng, who assisted him, to express his gratitude.
Ling Feng also raised his right hand and gave a thumbs up to Cahill who scored the goal.
In this way, Ling Feng completed his first assist in the Three Lions with ease!
And only eleven minutes had passed since he came on as a substitute!
This also continues one of his personal records, that is, whether it is his first appearance in various club events or his first appearance with the national team, he has contributed assists!
No one has accomplished such an achievement before.
However, if he can still contribute assists in his World Cup debut, then this record will become his only one!
The second update of the 4,000-word chapter is being written!
Will be updated before twelve o'clock!
(End of this chapter)