Chapter 361 Captain Britain, I will definitely win it!
Soon, through Vardy’s big mouth, Ling Feng’s half-truth and half-false jokes quickly spread throughout the Three Lions.
Everyone knows that the reason why Ling Feng is so good at penalty kicks is because he learned it by himself by watching Balotelli’s videos!
However, according to Vardy, Ling Feng has a very good habit from his debut to now.
That is to watch the game videos and highlights of top players such as Xavi, Pirlo, Kaka, Batty and so on every day, and then analyze and learn from them.
Bashen’s penalty kick video is just one of the nutrients he has learned
It is worth mentioning that when the news reached Hodgson’s ears, the old coach couldn’t help but let out a sigh of relief. Said to assistant coach Livington:
“Fortunately he didn’t watch the funny video of that guy showing off his brain.”
“Yeah, yeah”
Bashen’s weird operation , too many to count even on ten fingers.
Hodgson was afraid that if Ling Feng didn't learn from the good ones, he would learn from the bad ones, which would be too bad.
What shocked everyone even more was that in the next three consecutive days of penalty kick training, Ling Feng's penalty kick percentage reached a terrifying 100%!
Whether it is shooting the upper and lower corners of the goal, or the rhythm changes of penalty kicks, he has everything in hand.
Jo Hart, Heaton, Foster
The Three Lions' No. 1, 2 and 3 goalkeepers could not save his penalty kick even once!
Such a stable penalty shooting rate left his teammates in the dust, and they were also very excited.
Of course, in addition to shooting skills, penalty kicks further test the psychological pressure of the penalty taker.
Imagine, under the influence of tens of thousands of boos and noises, facing a top goalkeeper, facing the huge pressure of becoming a national sinner if he fails to score a penalty, you must have a big heart to be able to Withstand these and other interferences and score the ball steadily!
So, with a top penalty kicker like Ling Feng, even if their semi-final match against Portugal is really dragged into a penalty shootout, they can still ensure a certain chance of winning!
Seeing Ling Feng's amazing performance at twelve yards, Hodgson even considered for a time whether to let Ling Feng take the penalty kicks he got during regular game time.
However, this idea only crossed his mind and was rejected by him.
For many teams, penalty kicks not only represent goals, but also a manifestation of status.
The first penalty kicker, in addition to having a big heart to withstand pressure and stable shooting skills, must also be an important leader of the team.
Although Ling Feng's penalty kick percentage is astonishingly high, he is also the team's absolute tactical core and the team's first set-kick taker.
However, Rooney, as the team captain and leader, is the first choice for penalty kicks.
This is respect for Britain's top scorer, and it is also the treatment that England's top scorer in history deserves!
With the additional practice of penalty kicks and the busy work of the physical therapist, the rest time of just a few days passed quickly.
Except for full-back Bertrand, who strained a muscle during training, and Barkley, who was troubled by a knee injury, England is fully equipped and strong!
The day before the semi-final against Portugal, Hodgson also announced the starting eleven in the team!
The goalkeeper position is still Joe Hart;
The four backs, from left to right, are Rose, Cahill, Smalling and Walker.
Double defensive midfielder Henderson partners with Milner;
The three offensive midfielders are Sterling, Ling Feng and Rooney;
The single arrow is Vardy!
The entire starting lineup has only one personnel change from the previous victory over Belgium.
That would be Milner replacing Dier.
In this crucial game, Hodgson trusts the experience of the veterans more.
In addition, in the last game against Belgium, it was Deer's distraction that allowed Lukaku to score with a cold shot.
As for the single-arrow forward candidate, Vardy relied on his performance and tactical characteristics in the last game to continue to get the starting opportunity!
After all, against Portugal's central defender partner who can turn around at a speed of 10,000 years, a flexible forward like Vardy is even more lethal!
After the starting lineup was announced, no one had any opinions except the sullen Kane.
That night, Ling Feng also took the initiative to knock on Kane's hotel room door.
"Huh? Ling?"
Seeing Ling Feng's arrival, Kane opened the door and was a little surprised.
“Hi! Can I come in and sit?”
Of course, he's not here to be gay.
Ling Feng feels that if he wants to be the talker of the Three Lions in the future, he must win people's hearts.
As the original future Captain Britain, Kane should have been his biggest competitor.
Fortunately, through the World Cup and European Youth Championship, he has initially established his future leadership position in the Three Lions.
Whether it is in terms of qualifications, reputation, or strength, he is far ahead of Kane.
In Ling Feng's view, Kane can no longer be called his competitor for the "talker", but his right-hand man who will lead the Three Lions to greatness in the future!
Furthermore, the stronger Kane is, the more help he will have in leading the Three Lions to the championship in the future.
So, he doesn't want Kane to be too frustrated in a game like the semifinals.
After all, even if Vardy is in the present, the future is his after all
However, when he actually entered the room, he saw Kane’s roommate Dell, sitting on the bed with his hands in his hands. There are also playing cards in it.
"Hey, Ling! Why are you here?"
Looking at the playing cards on the bed and Dell's confused look, Ling Feng suddenly realized a question that he had ignored:
This pair of Tottenham stars will be substitutes tomorrow!
One is deprived of starting tomorrow, and the other is forced to sit on the bench for two consecutive games
Judging from the playing cards on the bed, the two who are not starting tomorrow are taking advantage of Playing cards relieves inner depression.
It seems that I came at the wrong time?
“Um, are you playing cards?”
Faced with this knowingly asked question, the stunned Qing Dell responded directly:
“Yeah, there won’t be tomorrow anyway. First, I just wanted to go to bed later."
In his tone, I could hear a strong sense of grievance and show-off.
Obviously, Dell, who has already established himself as the main defensive midfielder, is very upset about his inability to start in the semi-finals.
Even in front of club outsiders like Ling Feng, he showed his displeasure.
I don’t know whether he was stunned or just not thinking well.
If Ling Feng badmouths Hodgson in front of him, he might be abandoned from now on!
Of course, Ling Feng is not the kind of person who snitches behind his back.
Instead, he reminded:
"Eric, just talk about this kind of complaint in private."
Hearing this, Dell reacted immediately as if waking up from a dream.
You know, Ling Feng is Hodgson’s beloved disciple. If I said this in front of him, would it reach Hodgson's ears?
However, when Ling Feng said this, he was sure that Ling Feng would not speak ill of him behind his back.
Because in that case, there is no need for him to remind himself!
Ever since, Dell showed a slightly honest smile and looked at Ling Feng with very grateful eyes:
"Well, I understand."
"Just right. I couldn’t sleep and wanted to play Landlord with someone, but Jamie was on a video call with his wife, so I couldn’t disturb him.”
Sitting down on the bed, Ling Feng immediately opened his hands and said with a smile: "Do you mind if I join you?"
"Of course!"
So, the three of them had their own thoughts. Then I picked up the playing cards and started fighting the landlord!
Soon, the three people who focused on the game quickly forgot about the starting lineup and substitutes.
Coupled with Ling Feng's initiative to let go, Kane and Dell had a great time having fun and both made a small profit.
When the last game was over, Ling Feng suddenly said:
"By the way, I am planning to go to Sardinia for vacation with my girlfriend after the European Cup. Do you want to take your girlfriend with you?"< br>
Hearing this, Kane and Dell couldn't help but look at each other, and then Kane asked:
"Is it just us?"
"Not only, I also Called Jamie (Vardy), Jesse (Lingard), and another Harry (Maguire)”
"I also plan to call Ali. You may be familiar with him. You can talk to him tomorrow."
"Also, I will cover all the expenses for this vacation!"
Although with the end of the golden generation and the replacement of players, the factional struggle within the Three Lions is no longer as tense as before.
Now players from different clubs will sit at the same table to eat and chat.
However, most of the Three Lions international players come from major clubs in the Premier League, and they are all club competitors in a strict sense.
Therefore, in order to avoid the situation like that, Ferdinand and Gerrard were mortal enemies in the club and were also mortal enemies when they returned to the national team.
For the sake of unity and good atmosphere within the team, Ling Feng believes that team building activities are very necessary!
South American national teams such as Argentina and Brazil usually hold barbecue parties to enhance relationships and maintain a harmonious atmosphere within the team.
They in England can also organize some special team-building activities!
For example, rent an island near the resort of Sardinia and have a fun vacation together!
Moreover, by organizing such team-building activities, Ling Feng can also enhance his reputation within the team and win over people's hearts.
Be prepared in advance for the future speakers!
Ling Feng's "Great Britain Talker Plan" is very clear:
Perform well whether in the club or the national team, then lead the Three Lions to win, and then help the "Great Britain" in the team "Emperor Star" raises the ball, wins people's hearts, and builds reputation.
When Rooney retires from the national team, he will definitely win the armband of the British captain!
. . .
July 6, 2016.
Lyon.
The illuminated stadium, which can accommodate 60,000 spectators, is already packed.
Portuguese fans wearing red jerseys and England fans wearing white jerseys were yelling and yelling at each other in their respective stands.
Don't give in to each other!
“Welcome to watch the 2016 French European Cup semi-finals broadcast for you by Sky Sports on time.”
“England plays Portugal. These old rivals meet again in the European Cup. ”
“Let us first take a look at the promotion journey of both sides and the starting lineup.”
Portugal had three consecutive draws in the group stage, defeated Croatia in overtime in the knockout round and was eliminated in a penalty shootout. Poland, with an embarrassing record of "winless" in regular time, struggled to advance to the semi-finals of this European Cup.
In contrast, England, the youngest team in this European Cup, has an amazing record, which is beyond everyone's expectations.
Winning all three games in the group stage, defeating Northern Ireland in the first knockout round, and defeating Belgium in the quarterfinals.
Along the way, the Three Lions have changed the way they used to be a pseudo-strong team in the past. The state shows the style of a strong and energetic team.
In the past two decades of historical confrontation between the two sides, Portugal has a clear advantage.
Especially in international competitions, it has repeatedly become a stumbling block for England.
Therefore, the Portuguese side has a psychological advantage.
However, it is not just psychology that affects the outcome of the game.
Portugal deployed a 4141 tactical formation in this game, and the personnel also followed the previous game with several positions. change.
The 34-year-old veteran Bruno Alves replaced the injured Pepe as the starting central defender, and Danilo replaced the suspended William Carvalho. Duo had played against Lingfeng in the U21 European Youth Championship final. Special fullback Guerrero successfully entered the starting lineup through his performance in the previous round.
The goalkeeper position is Patricio, the best goalkeeper in the Portuguese Super League;
The four defenders are Guerrero, Fonte, Bruno Alves, and Cedric;
The single defensive midfielder Danilo defends behind;
The four offensive midfielders, then It's Adrian Silva, Renato Sanches, Joao Mario and Nani;
The single arrow is Ronaldo!
Judging from the strength on paper, Portugal's lineup is seriously aging, and it is very doubtful whether it can withstand England's youth storm.
From the consecutive draws since the start of the game to the continuous overtime consumption in the knockout rounds, Portugal is at a disadvantage in terms of physical fitness.
In addition, England's morale is high and their offensive firepower is fierce.
Therefore, many people are optimistic that England, which has a young and impactful lineup, can
However, in this crucial cup competition, the shortcomings of young players lacking experience in major competitions will be Infinite zoom.
If the trend of the game is not satisfactory, young people are prone to unstable mentality or low-level mistakes.
The Portuguese veterans all have rich experience in competitions and have full mental attributes.
It entered overtime twice and was able to have the last laugh, which is enough to illustrate the tenacity of this Portuguese team.
However, even so, most betting companies and media predict that England will still control the situation on the field and occupy the main offensive position.
Portugal, on the other hand, mainly focuses on defensive counterattacks, focusing on defense first, and then when attacking, handing the ball to Ronaldo as much as possible.
In addition to the tactical game between teams, the head-to-head confrontation between stars is also a major attraction of the game!
The leader of the Portuguese side is naturally the team captain and offensive core, Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the two most outstanding figures!
Although after entering the knockout round, no goals were scored due to being heavily targeted by the opponent.
But Rogo’s fulcrum and containment effect in the frontcourt is indispensable for Portugal.
England’s leader is naturally the team’s tactical core, Ling Feng, who contributed four goals and six assists in five appearances!
Many people believe that this is a showdown between future superstars of the new era and superstars of the old era.
This is about Ling Feng and Ronaldo!
Once he leads England to a head-on victory over Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, Ling Feng will be able to truly leap from a first-class star to a world superstar, and truly be included in the ranks of contenders for the Golden Globe Award!
(End of this chapter)