champion godfather

Chapter 965
"The game is over! The game is over!" John Mortensen roared happily.In the international competition before 2000, England had never defeated Germany. In the group stage of the European Championship in 2000, England relied on Shearer's goal to defeat Germany, but both teams were eliminated. Victory was gradually forgotten.Since then, England has never met the German team in international competitions. In the eyes of the Germans, England is still the second-rate team that can only show off in non-important games, and Germany, which has won three World Cup champions and three European Cup champions Teams cannot be compared.

Such a view makes the proud English unacceptable. How to say they are also the originator of modern football. Before 1968, they had never lost to Germany.Now he is ridiculed by his insignificant opponents.Victory over Germany in an important game of an international competition, and preferably knocking Germany out, is the greatest wish of all Englishmen.

Today, their dream has become a reality.

Just 1 minute before the end of the game between Germany and England, there was exciting news from another stadium-Portugal and Wales drew 0:0 after a dull game.

what does this mean?
Just look at the mournful look of the Germans, and then look at Summer's empty eyes, and you will know.

The German team was eliminated!
The points ranking obtained from the latest game results: England, which has three games, two wins and one loss, leads the group with six points. Portugal and Wales have three games, one win, one draw and one loss with four points, but Portugal has an advantage in goal difference in second place and Wales in third.England and Portugal will directly advance to the round of [-], while Wales will have to wait for the final standings of the other groups to see if they can rank third among the four best-performing groups and gain the right to qualify for the group.As for the German team... They have one win and two losses, only three points, and they are ranked fourth in the group, and they are definitely out.

"The Germans are coming home! They don't have to go too far, because many German players will be vacationing in sunny Spain..." Mortensen waved to the stadium below, "Goodbye Germans! Goodbye! Aha!"

The football grievances between England and Germany are vividly reflected at this moment.

While the English in the stands cheered for their team's victory, they did not forget to laugh at the Germans.They chanted: "What's wrong with your face, Matthias? Why does it look so sad?"

Then he sang: "Time_to_say_goodbye. It's time to say goodbye. Those you haven't had time to experience will never be seen again... It's time to say goodbye..."

At this time, the security guards and the police at the Nuovo Mestalla stadium suddenly felt like they were facing a formidable enemy, and they stood between the fans of both sides with fierce faces. They asked the English fans to stay in the stands temporarily, let the Germans go first, and avoid both sides. Fans clashed as they walked off the pitch.The England fans don't mind, they still want to enjoy the joy of victory here for a while longer.

There were fewer and fewer German fans in the stands, and only a few over-excited Germans were still under the control of the police, leaving only England fans.They sang and danced in the stands.

On the pitch below the stands, England's players had just lined up to thank the fans and were now enjoying the victory.

Twain rushed into the field when the final whistle sounded. Instead of embracing the nearest players, he went straight to George Wood. Those who ran towards Wood like him also included team medical chief Derek White. , the two of them obviously have the same mind.

"How about the right foot, George?" asked the two in unison, running almost at the same time.

This scene was really funny, but none of the three laughed.Wood shook his head: "Nothing."

"Don't lie, I saw your expression just now!" Tang En said seriously, frowning.

While Tang En was still talking, White had already squatted down to check on Wood.At this time, Dunn caught a glimpse of some media attention. He quickly said to White: "Don't worry, Mr. White. Don't let those reporters find good news."

Knowing what Tang En meant, White quickly stood up, greeted the two of them and left.

He passed by the media, and a reporter recognized him and wanted to ask him about George Wood, but he just waved his hand, walked quickly, and disappeared into the crowd.

Tang En just put his arms around Wood's shoulders, and the quick-sighted photographers quickly pressed the shutter to freeze the scene.

This is a rare photo: After a fierce battle, the two heroes of the team hugged and celebrated the victory.

"Congratulations on victory, can you say a few words to us? Mr. Tang En!" The reporters put the microphones in front of Tang En's mouth one after another.

"I'm very happy to get out of the group stage and beat Germany." Dunn didn't have anything to say.

Seeing that Tang En was so uncooperative, the reporters could only turn the microphone to Wood: "Congratulations on playing a wonderful game, George! Excuse me about your right foot..."

"No problem." Wood replied firmly.

"Will you start the next game?"

Just as Wood opened his mouth to answer this question, he was interrupted by Tang En's voice: "I'm sorry, my player has just gone through a fierce game, and now he needs to rest, please don't block our way?"

The reporters rolled their eyes, and George Wood went up and ran for less than 15 minutes. What do you need to rest?This excuse is for...

Tang En didn't care what they thought, and squeezed out with his arms around Wood. Along the way, reporters kept joining the ranks of chasing them, but he turned a blind eye to them all.

Until entering the corridor.Wood asked, "Why didn't you let me answer the question just now?"

"I'm afraid you might say the wrong thing."

"I can play next game."

"It depends on the results of the team doctor's examination." Tang En turned his head and looked at Wood. "Today's situation is too risky. I don't want to do it again. For the sake of my heart, please bear with it a little bit, George." He said with a smile Say.

When he spoke from his heart, Wood had nothing to do, and he fell silent.

Seeing that he was depressed, Tang En quickly patted him on the head and comforted him, "Aren't you confident in your body? The team needs you, George, and I won't let you sit on the bench all the time. "

Wood stopped and looked at him, as if trying to see from his expression whether this was the truth or just playing him off.

Tang En did not avoid his eyes either.

Wood didn't see the meaning of perfunctory, he believed Tang En.

"Let's go, George." Dunn patted him on the back, "Go back and have a good rest. There are more intense competitions waiting for you."

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After sending Wood back to the locker room, Tang En finally accepted the reporters' interviews.He admitted that the game was difficult and praised the German team's performance.

When a reporter asked whether he knew that George Wood was still injured when he sent George Wood at the last moment, Tang En was stunned for a moment.Finally he nodded: "His injury hasn't fully recovered, but I think it's okay to play for 10 minutes."

"Are you worried that he will aggravate his injuries?" the reporter asked.

Tang En had to re-evaluate the person who asked the question.One is still in a suit and leather shoes in this weather, wearing a white shirt and tie, with his hair combed back meticulously.He also wears a pair of black-rimmed glasses, which makes him look old-fashioned, but this person is only 30 years old.The Sun?I have never seen such a person.News of the World?It's not like...

Tang En frowned: "I'm not worried. We know all about his recovery from his injury."

He lied because he didn't want to mess with a bunch of reporters here.

The reporter's question made Tang En lose interest in being interviewed. He walked quickly to the locker room, preparing to see the results of Dr. White's examination of Wood.

"Mr. Dunn, I still have a question!"

"Mr. Tang En, may I ask if George Wood can start in the round of [-]? Or just play..."

Seeing that he was going to leave, a group of people quickly shouted in disregard of order.

Tang En turned a deaf ear, turned a blind eye, pushed aside the reporters and squeezed out.

Pushing open the door of the locker room, some players have already returned, and those who have not returned must be interviewed in the mixed area.Seeing the boss appearing at the door of the locker room, everyone looked over and greeted Tang En.Tang En nodded back, and walked straight to the corner, where White was checking Wood's right big toe.

"How is it, Mr. White?" Dunn asked.

Derek White looked up at Dunn, then stood up and signaled to go out.

Wood watched the two men walk out the door gradually, and then closed the door.

"George, are you okay with your injury?" As soon as the boss left, some players surrounded him and asked with concern.

Wood shook his head: "I think it's okay. But..." He looked towards the door, and everyone knew what that meant.

It was not he himself who decided whether there was something wrong with Wood's right big toe, but the two people who walked out side by side just now.

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Outside the locker room, the two avoided the crowd, found a corner where no one noticed, and started this conversation that was likely to affect England's future trend.

"Purely from a medical point of view, I suggest that he should do strength and endurance training in the training the day after tomorrow, and not touch the ball. We need to continue to observe what happens after that. I checked just now, and his injury is not a big problem. , but I can’t tell you here what will happen and what won’t happen.” As the team medical team leader, Derek White has always been very cautious, and it’s okay not to be cautious, which is directly related to a player’s future career If he makes a mistake in judgment and says the wrong thing, it is likely to ruin the future of a promising professional player.

This kind of thing is not without precedent in English football, because most of the team doctors of English clubs in the past were not really qualified doctors. sick.

Such a tragedy happened to the famous football family in England-the Redknapp family.Mark Redknapp, brother of former Liverpool captain Jamie Redknapp, was also a promising professional football player. Injured, was carried off the field, since then can only walk with crutches.

It was originally an ankle fracture, but was rashly diagnosed as a "ligament strain" by the club's team doctor. As a result, in the following year, he continued to train, play, get injured, recover, retrain, More playing, more injuries... until he finally had to end his career early to work as a football agent, but he has tried not to go to the football game.Football did not leave him with any good memories, and it was all thanks to an irresponsible and unqualified "Mr. Nan Guo".

"If possible, it's best to take an X-ray," he added.

Tang En felt that this request was too difficult. "We didn't bring that thing to Spain..."

"What about the local hospital?"

"I don't know, but you can try to communicate."

"Then talk to them."

Dunn nodded in agreement with the suggestion.On the issue of George Wood, he dare not take it lightly.Although it is a bit troublesome to do so, it is worth it.He also wanted to reassure himself.

After the decision was made on this matter, both of them seemed to be a little relaxed.White also joked with Twain: "Although it is dangerous to let Wood play in the last 10 minutes, we have also confirmed one thing: George is still in good condition, and there is no problem cooperating with the team. You can rest assured, Tony .”

Tang En smiled: "He has always been like this, steadily making the enemy despair." His tone was quite proud.After all, George Wood was brought out by him alone. Wood performed well, and his face was also bright.

The two chatted casually for a few words before returning to the locker room.The players who were being interviewed outside had come back one after another, and when they saw the boss enter the room, they all cast their gazes over.They defeated their old enemy Germany, and also won the first place in the group, and successfully qualified. Everyone still wants to hear the boss's praise.

Tang En did not disappoint them. Seeing that everyone was there, he said with a smile on his face: "Good job, guys. We just won Germany and kicked them back to their hometown!" He made a butt kicking motion , causing the players to burst into laughter.

England and Germany have a football feud. Although Twain is not an Englishman at heart, he is still a player, so he must act as if he also values ​​this feud. This will help motivate the team's morale and unite the hearts of the people.If he ignores an opponent that the entire country values, then his prestige in this team will not be established.This was another reason why Twain attached so much importance to the match against the German team.

It's like if the head coach of the Chinese national team said before the match between China and Japan that he didn't care about the result of the game and was baffled and indifferent to the Japanese hatred shown by the players, media, and fans, what was his status in the locker room It will definitely plummet and won't get the support of many people.

"Now you can take a good rest. Tomorrow we have a holiday! But let me remind you..." Tang En's expression became serious again, "I don't want your condition to be better or worse. I don't want the match against Wales It happened again. Every next game is a knockout match, and we will be the ones who lose a game and go home! Our goal is the championship, and before we win the championship trophy, no one will fall behind me!"

After finishing the lecture, Tang En slapped his hands: "Okay, now pack up and go back to the hotel by yourself. You can sleep soundly tonight, heroes of England!"

(End of this chapter)