The Young Lion

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In just a few days of training for the England national team, the team has established a good atmosphere. Competitive sports are always based on the record. If the record is good, the probability of chaos in the overall situation is not high. On the contrary, it may break out. After a series of negative events, the England national team ushered in the Aldrich era and set sail again. At this stage, everything seemed to be thriving.

As the friendly match against Spain draws closer, Fleet Street focuses on the match.

There are talented people from generation to generation. Aldridge's new national team feels very young. Except for the old goalkeeper Seaman and captain Southgate, the other players in the team are all under 30 years old. The media speculated The starting lineup is pretty good, and the players on the field are all in their prime, which is very exciting. Of course, they guessed the wrong left back, thinking that Aldridge will still use Phil Neville.

Before going to Spain, Aldridge was interviewed, and when talking about the friendly match, he said lightly: This is just a friendly match. I want to see the team's mental outlook and competitive state. That's all. Winning or losing is not important. .”

The young marshal's remarks made Fleet Street not buy it.

How did you become a man with your tail between your legs when you become the coach of the national team?

Isn't this statement just to give yourself a way out?

Therefore, the reporters on Fleet Street tried to push Aldridge into a desperate situation, forcing him to fight to the death, and publicized the will of the Three Lions to fight in a high-profile way: they must win!

The reporters pointed out that the friendly match has a direct impact on England's points, and if it is not taken seriously, it is likely to affect England's World Cup draw and the like.

Aldridge was at a loss, and asked in a puzzled way: England's current situation should not be their turn to talk about the World Cup, right?

Whether or not they can play in the World Cup is still a big question. At this moment, the points are considered, so there is nothing to worry about.

Originally, the media wanted to give Aldridge a face. But the leader of the Three Lions didn't realize it at all. How could the glorious England national team be so low-key?

This time, Fleet Street simply stopped talking about friendly matches. Pulled out the old accounts.

Ask Aldrich about recruiting members of the national team, and reuse Millwall players. If you count your fingers, players with Millwall background or history account for half of the national team.

Journalists feigned concern whether Aldrich would be as crony as Keegan.

Aldridge has had enough of their groundless accusations. In terms of recruitment, the media said a few days ago that Aldridge has the capacity to accommodate people and appoint only talents.

An example is that he recruited Alan Smith, who had a direct conflict with him, and this grandeur was described as a gentleman's style.

Aldrich finally walked away.

Most of the news published by Fleet Street on the second day was pessimistic.

Think that Aldridge led the team to Spain this time. Troop training is indeed troop training, but it is very likely that they will come back after a defeat, and Aldridge has already found an excuse before the game: the victory or defeat of the friendly match is not important!

Who is the opponent?

Spain!

than history. Now England should be better than Spain. Spain has only won one European Cup in 1964, and the best result in the World Cup is fourth place, while England has won the World Cup.

But Spain has a great reputation at this time.

king!

Prefix: qualifier.

King of qualifiers!

In the European acre of three-point land, the qualifiers are grouped, what kind of San Marino will the first-class teams encounter. It is normal for the Flanders to score 6 or 8 goals in a single game.

But what about Spain?

Just over a year ago, Austria could score 9 goals in a single game!

In the just-concluded European Cup, in the qualifiers, Spain's offensive firepower was jaw-dropping. 40+ goals!

Now that the World Cup qualifiers have just started, Spain is also full of momentum, and its offensive firepower is in a mess.

England contacted a friendly match, and they also went to Spain specifically, and it was an away game. Isn't this a door-to-door courting death?

Fleet Street is pessimistic, looking down on the national team's expedition to Spain.

Aldrich's mentality is neither happy nor sad. There is no need to get angry in friendly matches. The purpose is to train soldiers, find problems, correct them, and let the team use actual combat to adapt.

Under the rule of Aldridge, the England national team wore uniforms, suits and leather shoes, and a basket of handsome men. They flew to Valencia, Spain, and many England fans followed them.

The home stadium of the Spanish national team is not fixed at Wembley like England. Instead, it takes turns to sit on the field and bid for the cities where the stadiums with up to the hardware facilities are located. This time, the Spanish national team’s home stadium is arranged in Valencia’s Mesta. Leah.

Stayed at the hotel and rested overnight. The next night, the Mestalla was packed and ushered in the battle between Spain and England.

More than 10,000 England fans came, and they were quite excited. No matter what the media wrote, in short, it was only natural that the best coach in England made his A-level debut.

The Spanish fans are holding the mentality of watching a good show.

England?

Is it awesome?

We Spanish matadors are on the offensive, and torturing you is a piece of cake.

And that young marshal, coaching the club is indeed impressive, but the national team is two different things. Today, I will give you a blow!

The English fans in the stands cheered when Aldridge entered the pitch, and the Spanish fans also made loud noises, just to drown out the opponents' fans.

It's strange. Hall coaches the England national team, doesn't he plan to use Owen? Today he put Owen on the bench, and the starting lone striker is Heskey.

The live commentator from England was stunned.

England abandoned 442, and they have nothing to say. After playing 442 for so many years, they haven't achieved any decent results. If you give up, just give up.

However, in this starting lineup, Irving was not seen, but he was seen in the substitute list, which is puzzling.

If it hadn't been for the press conference to break up with the reporters, when Aldridge talked about the friendly match in detail, he would have informed the outside world in advance that Irving would play as a substitute. After all, someone would definitely ask who would start.

It can be considered his bad luck, Owen is the biggest card. Most scoring striker.

It's a pity that Aldridge doesn't want to overdraw his physical fitness.

He is not even 21 years old!

But since he became a blockbuster in Liverpool, he has played almost all games without injury or disease, and has also been reused in the national team. After a season, how much rest time does he have?

Now, Aldridge can indeed use him, which seems to have little effect, but this accumulated physical load will affect his future, frequent injuries, premature slipping from the peak and so on.

Do your best to obey the destiny, Aldridge can give Owen more time if he can let him rest, that's it. I also greeted Owen in private communication, you can rest for the friendly match.

Aldridge stood on the sidelines waiting for the game to start, but when he saw the starting lineup of the Spanish national team. His eyes changed completely, and he looked at the coach of the Spanish national team in disbelief: Camacho.

Brother Camacho, you are messing around!

kidding me!

When Aldridge suggested that the FA contact opponents for friendly matches, they were specifically looking for strong European teams.

He was quite satisfied with the final decision on Spain.

The king of the qualifiers can achieve the purpose of testing the team.

Especially the Spanish team, which has an oppressive offensive and unrestrained style of play, attacked fiercely. Even if England is abused, Aldridge doesn't care. Instead, he can more intuitively discover the team's defensive problems and start to solve them.

He naturally hopes to see Spain put on the strongest lineup.

However, who did Camacho date today?

Albelda, Harvey. Joaquin, Vicente, Tristan...

It is undeniable that these players have strength, but they are by no means Spain's current main force, nor are they the strongest lineup they can come up with.

Aldrich's expression became a little annoyed.

He thought of a possibility.

He hopes to use this game to train his troops. Test the team's defense in the face of Spain's stormy attack.

However, Spain is unwilling to make him happy.

Spain, a strong team known as the king of the qualifiers, was weak when it came to international competitions. In the summer European Cup group stage, they stumbled and finally broke through, and were eliminated by the thriving champion team France.

Camacho also began to transform the team, correcting his Spanish team with a gorgeous offense, so that the team began to move towards balance, and at the same time, more newcomers were used to test the effect...

England and Spain seem to have the same idea, and both hope to use their opponents to train troops. As a result, neither side may be able to do so.

Aldridge was very depressed. He came to play a friendly match and originally wanted to use the opponent to gain experience for leveling. Good guy, the opponent also planned to do the same, and wanted to use England to level up.

The friendly match did not start, and Aldridge felt like crying.

After the game started, Spain's offense seemed to be able to play well.

Albelda defended in the middle, Harvey organized, Joaquin and Vicente flew up from the side, and Raul and Tristan attacked in front.

England fans and commentators were also depressed after watching the game for 5 minutes.

What is this kicking!

The line of defense is so far back?

Grab it!

Press on the attack!

Vicente and Joaquin looked to be stealing the show on the two flanks, but Aldridge was not worried.

These two flying wings are from Millwall. They have a pragmatic and concise style of play. It is no problem to get rid of the breakthrough when there is a large space, especially in the area between the midfielder and the front 35 yards of the penalty area. They are very active. .

But as long as they enter the 35-yard area in front of the penalty area, they will be double-teamed on the wing.

Southgate was the busiest man on the field, but instead of running back and forth, he shouted hoarsely.

David, grab him! Nicky, pay attention to follow up, Frank, stay in the middle.

Southgate commanded the three defensive midfielders to maintain a defensive distance, and when the timing was right, he decisively began to block.

There are no static defensive requirements on the court. For example, fighting is very particular. If one person fights alone, what should he do if he is passed?

When will it be up for grabs?

A reasonable and appropriate timing is a proper distance from your teammates. Even if you fail to grab, you can ensure that you will not expose more space to the opponent. At the same time, it can also create new opportunities for the opponent to be intercepted when breaking through.

Beckham, Butt, and Lampard are teaming up for the first time in an official game. The defensive tacit understanding needs to be accumulated slowly, and Southgate's command is crucial.

When Vicente took the ball forward on the left and came into the danger zone, he was caught in a double-team trap. Beckham kept blocking his inside route, and Neville was not in a hurry to grab him, blocking his way forward. .

Vicente had to pass back or break through. Scholes had already spotted Scholes at the Harvey support point in the middle. Bart also blocked the line at the forward line contact point, and he was also waiting for an opportunity to support Beckham behind him.

The ball is on the left side of Vicente. On the other hand, it is easier to defend on the right side. Therefore, Southgate directed the back waistline to tilt to Vicente's side. If Spain attacks too much, then England will adjust accordingly. , There are three people doing lateral defense, and the personal movement distance is not that far.

At this moment, Aldrich nodded.

Spain's frontcourt attack group was cut off by England's offensive formation through reasonable defensive positions, and England's defensive numbers are still dominant.