Full-Level Pass, Please Call Me The Boss Of The Three Lions

The first time, the second time.

Chapter 361 Great Britain Captain, I will win!

Soon, through Vardy’s big mouth, Ling Feng’s half-true and half-false joke quickly spread throughout the Three Lions.

Everyone knows that the reason why Ling Feng is so good at penalty kicks is that he learned it by watching Balotelli’s videos!

However, according to Vardy, Ling Feng has a very good habit since his debut.

That is to watch the game videos and highlights of top players such as Xavi, Pirlo, Kaka, Batistuta, etc. every day, and then analyze and learn from them.

Balotelli’s penalty video is just one of the nutrients he absorbs

It is worth mentioning that when this news reached Hodgson’s ears, the old coach couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief and said to assistant coach Livington:

“Fortunately, he didn’t watch the funny video of that crazy guy.”

“Yes, yes”

Balotelli’s weird operations can’t be counted on ten fingers.

Hodgson was afraid that Ling Feng would not learn the good things but learn all the bad things, which would be too bad.

What shocked everyone even more was that in the next three consecutive days of penalty training, Ling Feng’s penalty hit rate reached a terrifying 100%!

Whether it was shooting at the upper and lower corners of the goal or the rhythm of the penalty, he was in control.

Joe Hart, Heaton, Foster

The three lions’ number one, two and three goalkeepers could not save his penalty even once!

Such a stable penalty hit rate made his teammates far behind and excited.

Of course, in addition to shooting skills, penalty kicks are more of a test of the penalty taker’s psychological tolerance.

Imagine that under the influence of tens of thousands of boos, facing a top goalkeeper, and bearing the huge pressure of becoming a national sinner if the penalty fails, one must have a big heart to withstand all these interferences and score the ball steadily!

Therefore, with a top penalty taker like Ling Feng, even if their semi-final with Portugal really drags into a penalty shootout, they can ensure a certain chance of winning!

Seeing Ling Feng’s amazing performance on the 12-yard line, Hodgson even considered whether to let Ling Feng take all the penalty opportunities obtained during regular game time.

However, this idea only flashed through his mind and was rejected by him.

For many teams, penalty kicks not only represent goals, but also a manifestation of status.

In addition to having a big heart to withstand pressure and stable shooting skills, the first penalty taker must also be a big boss of the team.

Although Ling Feng’s penalty hit rate is frighteningly high, he is also the absolute tactical core of the team and the team’s first set-piece shooter.

However, Rooney, as the team captain and leader, is the first choice for penalties.

This is respect for the British top player and the treatment that the top scorer in England’s history deserves!

With the extra penalty practice and the busy work of the physiotherapist, the short few days of rest time passed in a flash.

Except for the full-back Bertrand who pulled a muscle in training and Barkley who was troubled by a knee injury, England can be said to be fully equipped and strong!

The day before the semi-final with Portugal, Hodgson also announced the starting eleven lineup in the team!

The goalkeeper position is still Joe Hart;

The four defenders, from left to right, are Rose, Cahill, Smalling, and Walker.

The double defensive midfielder Henderson partners with Milner;

The three offensive midfielders are Sterling, Ling Feng, and Rooney;

The single striker is Vardy!

The entire starting lineup has only one personnel change from the last victory over Belgium.

That is Milner replaced Dale.

In such a crucial game, Hodgson trusts the experience of veterans more.

In addition, it was Dale’s distraction in the last game against Belgium that allowed Lukaku to shoot and score.

As for the single-arrow striker, Vardy relied on his performance in the last game and tactical characteristics to continue to get the chance to start!

After all, against Portugal’s central defender partner with a turning speed of 10,000 years, a forward like Vardy who runs flexibly is more lethal!

After the starting lineup was released, except for the depressed Kane, no one had any opinions.

And that night, Ling Feng also took the initiative to knock on Kane’s hotel room door.

“Huh? Ling?”

Kane, who opened the door, was a little surprised to see Ling Feng coming.

“Hi! Can I come in and sit down?”

Of course, he is not here to be gay.

Ling Feng

He felt that if he wanted to become the leader of the Three Lions in the future, he would have to win over the hearts of the people.

As the future captain of Great Britain, Kane should have been his biggest competitor.

Fortunately, through the World Cup and the European Youth Championship, he has initially established his future leadership position in the Three Lions.

Whether in terms of qualifications, reputation, or strength, he is far ahead of Kane.

In Ling Feng’s view, Kane is no longer his competitor for the “leader”, but his right-hand man who will lead the Three Lions to greatness in the future!

Moreover, the stronger Kane is, the more help he will have in leading the Three Lions to the championship in the future.

Therefore, he does not want Kane to be too frustrated in a game like the semi-final.

After all, even if Vardy is now, the future is his.

However, when he really entered the room, he saw Kane’s roommate Dell sitting on the bed with a poker card in his hand.

“Hey, Ling! Why are you here?”

Looking at the poker cards on the bed and Dell’s confused look, Ling Feng suddenly realized a problem he had overlooked:

The two Tottenham stars will both be substitutes tomorrow!

One will be deprived of the starting lineup tomorrow, and the other will be on the bench for two consecutive games

From the poker cards on the bed, the two who will not start tomorrow are using playing cards to relieve their inner depression.

I seem to have come at the wrong time?

“Uh, are you playing cards?”

Faced with this knowing question, Dell directly responded:

“Yes, anyway, I won’t start tomorrow, so I just want to sleep later”

In his tone, he heard a strong sense of grievance and bad.

Obviously, Dell, who has already secured the position of the main midfielder, is upset that he cannot start in the semi-finals.

Even in front of an outsider like Ling Feng, he showed his unhappy mood.

I don’t know if he is stupid or his brain is not working well.

If Ling Feng spoke ill of him in front of Hodgson, he might be abandoned from now on!

Of course, Ling Feng was not the kind of person who would tell tales behind his back.

Instead, he reminded him:

“Eric, just say this kind of complaint in private.”

Hearing this, Dell seemed to wake up from a dream and reacted immediately.

You know, Ling Feng is Hodgson’s favorite disciple.

If he said this in front of him, would Hodgson’s ears?

However, after Ling Feng said this, he was sure that Ling Feng would definitely not speak ill of him behind his back.

Because if that was the case, he didn’t need to remind himself at all!

So, Dell showed a slightly honest smile and looked at Ling Feng with a very grateful look:

“Well, I know.”

“It just so happens that I can’t sleep a little bit, and I want to find someone to play Landlord. But Jamie and his wife are on a video call, and I can’t disturb him.”

Sitting on the bed, Ling Feng immediately spread his hands and smiled: “Do you mind if I join you?”

“Of course!”

So, the three people with their own thoughts picked up the poker cards and started playing Landlord!

Soon, the three people who were focused on the game soon forgot about the starting lineup and substitutes.

In addition, Ling Feng took the initiative to let Kane and Dell play with a smile, and they also made a small profit.

When it was the last round, Ling Feng suddenly said:

“By the way, I plan to go to Sardinia for vacation with my girlfriend after the European Cup. Do you want to bring your girlfriend along?”

Hearing this, Kane and Dale looked at each other, and then Kane asked:

“Just us?”

“Not only that, I also called Jamie (Vardy), Jesse (Lingard), and another Harry (Maguire)!”

“I also plan to call Ali, you may be more 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 also sit at the same table to eat and chat.

However, most of the Three Lions internationals are from major clubs in the Premier League, and strictly speaking, they are all club competitors.

So, in order to avoid the situation where Ferdinand and Gerrard, who are sworn enemies in the club, are also sworn enemies when they return to the national team,

For the unity and good atmosphere within the team, Ling Feng believes that team-building activities are very necessary!

South American teams such as Argentina and Brazil usually use barbecue parties to enhance feelings and maintain a harmonious atmosphere in the team.

England can also organize some special team-building activities!

For example, rent an island near the resort of Sardinia,

Let’s have a great vacation together!

Moreover, by organizing such team-building activities, Ling Feng can also improve his reputation in the team and win people’s hearts.

To prepare in advance for being a boss in the future!

Ling Feng’s “Great Britain Boss Plan” is very clear:

Play well in both the club and the national team, then lead the Three Lions to win, and then help the “Great Britain Star” in the team to improve, win people’s hearts, and build reputation.

After Rooney retires from the national team, he will definitely get the Great Britain captain’s armband!

. . .

July 6, 2016.

Lyon.

The lighted stadium that can accommodate 60,000 spectators has long been full.

Portuguese fans in red jerseys and English fans in white jerseys cursed and sang in their respective stands.

Neither gave in!

“Welcome to Sky Sports to watch the 2016 European Cup semi-finals in France on time.”

“England vs. Portugal, the old rivals meet again in the European Cup.”

“Let’s take a look at the qualifying journey and starting lineups of both sides.”

Portugal tied three times in the group stage, defeated Croatia in overtime in the knockout stage, and eliminated Poland in the penalty shootout. With the embarrassing record of “no win” in regular time, it made it to the semi-finals of this European Cup.

In contrast, England, the youngest team in this European Cup, had an amazing record, which was beyond everyone’s expectations.

They qualified after winning all three group matches, defeated Northern Ireland in the first round of the knockout stage, and defeated Belgium in the quarter-finals.

Along the way, the Three Lions changed the previous state of being a pseudo-strong team and showed the style of a strong team full of vitality.

In the historical confrontation between the two sides in the past 20 years, Portugal has a clear advantage.

Especially in international competitions, it has repeatedly become a stumbling block for England.

So, Portugal has a psychological advantage.

However, it is not only psychology that affects the outcome of the game.

Portugal played a 4141 tactical formation in this game, and there were several changes in personnel positions compared to the previous game.

The 34-year-old veteran Bruno Alves replaced the injured Pepe as the starting central defender, Danilo replaced the suspended William Carvalho, and Dortmund full-back Guerrero, who had played against Ling Feng in the U21 European Youth Championship final, successfully entered the starting lineup through his performance in the previous round.

The goalkeeper position is the best goalkeeper in the Portuguese Super League, Patricio;

The four defenders are Guerrero, Fonte, Bruno Alves, and Cedric;

The single defensive midfielder Danilo is the defensive back;

The four offensive midfielders are Adrien Silva, Renato Sanches, Joao Mario and Nani;

The single striker is Cristiano Ronaldo!

Judging from the strength on paper, the Portuguese lineup is seriously aging, and it is very doubtful whether it can withstand the youth storm of England.

From the continuous draw since the start of the game to the continuous overtime consumption in the knockout stage, Portugal is at a disadvantage in terms of physical fitness.

In addition, England is in high spirits and has fierce offensive firepower.

Therefore, many people are optimistic that England, with a young overall lineup and full of impact, can

However, in such a critical cup game, the shortcomings of young players’ lack of experience in major competitions will be infinitely magnified.

If the game trend is not satisfactory, young people are prone to unstable mentality or low-level mistakes.

On the Portuguese side, the veterans have rich experience in major competitions and their mental attributes are full.

Entering overtime twice, they were able to laugh to the end, which is enough to show the tenacity of this Portugal.

However, even so, most betting companies and media predict that England will still control the situation on the field and occupy the main attacking position.

Portugal mainly focuses on defensive counterattacks, first based on defense, and then when attacking, try to hand the ball to Ronaldo to handle.

In addition to the tactical game between teams, the head-on confrontation between stars is also a major highlight of the game!

The main player of Portugal is naturally the captain and offensive core of the team, one of the two great players, Cristiano Ronaldo!

Although he did not score any goals after entering the knockout stage due to being closely guarded by the opponent.

However, Ronaldo’s fulcrum and containment in the front court are indispensable to this Portugal.

The main player of England is naturally the tactical core of the team, Ling Feng, who has contributed four goals and six assists in five appearances!

Many people believe that this is a duel between the future superstars of the new era and the superstars of the old era.

This is about Ling Feng and Cristiano Ronaldo!

Once he leads England to defeat Portugal led by Cristiano Ronaldo head-on, Ling Feng will be able to truly cross from a first-class star to a world superstar and be truly included in the ranks of competitors for the Golden Globe Award!

(End of this chapter)