The most low-key superstar

Chapter 147 Debut
Soon, Capello announced the final list of 23 players as scheduled.

Goalkeepers: James (Portsmouth), Carson (Liverpool/loan to Aston Villa);

Defenders: Bridget (Chelsea), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Glenn Johnson (Portsmouth), Ledley King (Tottenham Hotspur), Brown ( Manchester United), Richards (Manchester City), Upson (West Ham),

Midfielders: Carrick (Manchester United), Gerrard (Liverpool), Barry (Aston Villa), Nickell Williams (Manchester United), Joe Cole (Chelsea), Ashley Young (Aston Villa) , Downing (Middlesbrough), Wright-Phillips (Chelsea),

Forwards: Heskey (Wigan Athletic), Abanglaho (Aston Villa), Owen (Newcastle), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Peter Crouch (Liverpool).

This time, Nicole came to Chelsea's training base early. He came with Rooney. Pierce put the two of them in the same room, and Pierce was the only Englishman in the coaching staff.

After dinner, Nicole took a walk for a while, and as soon as he returned to the room, Nicole was called out by Capello's assistant Baldini, who turned out to be the coach.

"Nicole, I want to keep things simple." Capello saw Nicole coming, and said directly.

"Yes, sir." Nicole was full of sadness in his heart, "You are the biggest here, it's not up to you to decide what to say." '

"About your position, now you are actually the core of the club from defense to attack. Of course, you have done a good job, but the national team is different from the club. It is very complicated here. You face a lot of competition, and my tactics It’s not the same as yours at the club.” At this point, Capello paused, saw that Nicole was listening carefully, and continued, “So, I want to put you on the left side of the midfield, what do you think? Sample?"

"I will try to adapt, and I have played this position before." Nickel replied after a little thought.

"Tell me, what positions have you played?" Capello suddenly became interested, wanting to hear the experience of the young man in front of him.

"Well, I was a right winger in Chelsea's youth team before my car accident. Later, when I came to Tottenham, I played on the left side of the midfield most of the time. Later, I went to the center at West Ham. After coming to Manchester United, I played in the center most of the time and occasionally. Go to the wing." Nichol recalled that in the past few years, he really played the midfield position.

"Where's the forward? Have you tried it?" Capello asked casually after hearing so many experiences of Nicole.

"Kicked, but not much."

"Hehe, I really have a lot of experience. Okay, let's go back and rest. It seems that we have reached an agreement."

Nicole came out of Capello's room and returned to his own room. Rooney was not there. He probably went to play with other teammates. Looking back on his past few years, he really tried all the frontcourt positions. Of course, at most The position is still in the middle, but thinking about it, this was forced by the head coach, and Nicole fell into a deep sleep in his wild thoughts.

Next, in training, Nichols secured his position as a left-wing striker. It can be said that the England team has always produced fast horses on the wing, but there have been no particularly good talents on the left in recent years, which has become a major weakness. , Over the years, the left back has become the main attacker in England's offense, so there are always unstable factors in England's tactical play.

As an experienced coach in the world, Capello is naturally very clear about this problem. He also listened to Pierce's suggestion before he wanted Nicole to try another position. After all, the competition in the middle lane is very fierce. Although Capello is actually very Appreciate Nicole, but considering the overall situation, Nicole will not be the first choice in the middle, but in training, Nicole's activity and efficiency on the left surprised the Italians.

Now Capello has a mature idea about the England team's lineup and tactics, and has started to try it in training. Now it will be tested in actual combat in the future, and against the Swiss team, Capello is determined to try one time.

The Swiss team, as the host team, of course hopes to make a difference, and they cherish England as a training partner very much. Although England did not qualify for the group stage, no one will ignore their strength.

Every time there is a big competition, the host team must be looked at differently. The Swiss Football Association has called on the people of the whole country to hang the national flag on the house as a support for the team.The goal of the Swiss team is extremely clear - at least into the top 8.

Because except for Belgium, which co-hosted the European Cup with the Netherlands in 2000, all the host teams in the history of the European Cup can break into the top four.

In fact, the Swiss team is still very characteristic. In the 2006 World Cup, they did not lose a goal in 390 minutes. In addition to Arsenal's double center back combination Senderos and De Joro, Lyon veteran Muller has also returned. The defender Magnin, Degen who has moved to Liverpool, etc., the team's defense is trustworthy.

In addition, the Swiss team has a young lineup, tacit cooperation, and simple and practical tactics.The average age of the Swiss team is lower than the average age of all players in this European Cup, but the cooperation time between the players is not short. They all started to partner with the youth team and are very familiar with each other. Although there is a lack of big names in the team, the third line The strength is average, and the strength between the main force and the substitute is relatively close.

Of course, as a country that is not strong in football, the Swiss team still has considerable flaws: the players are not skilled enough, especially compared to the Portuguese and Czech teams in the same group, the Swiss team is at a disadvantage in this regard, and the team Lack of big-name players.

Their attack power is weak.The Swiss team concentrated too much firepower on the captain Frey, and his partner Streller was questioned because of his poor state.Although Frey is in good form, it is easy for opponents to make targeted defenses.

The Swiss team needs a burst of midfield players. Barnetta, who has twice penetrated the Dutch team's goal in friendly matches, Von Lantang, who scored the team's only goal in the knockout stage of the World Cup in Germany, and Lazio's Behrami are all worth looking forward to .

As the local head coach of the Swiss team, Kuhn is very familiar with the current generation of players in the Swiss team. He will leave his coaching position after this European Cup. Facing the "curtain call", Kuhn is of course eager to write a brilliant page .

Before the game against England, Kuhn announced the lineup, which was basically the same as what the media had speculated, and now there is nothing to hide.

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As the home court, England also quickly announced the main lineup:
James, Ferdinand, Ledley King, Ashley Cole, Brown, Gerrard, Nickell, Carrick, Wright-Phillips, Rooney, Crouch formed England's starting line-up.

Wearing the No. 17 jersey of the Three Lions, standing at Wembley Stadium, Nicole started his official journey for the national team. Although he has been selected twice, it is the first time he really stands on the court today. .

(End of this chapter)