There is a belief called football

Chapter 278 Lampard Volunteers

The final round of the World Cup group stage is related to the right to qualify, so the kick-off time is unified at 5 pm local time in Brazil.

On the morning of June 6, the England team had their last training session before the game.The head coach "Hodgson" on the side of the training field watched the players wearing the two vests representing the "main" and "substitute" against each other in groups.

The assistant coach on the side frequently poked his head over to discuss the final roster with the head coach. There are 4 people in the back line, and the two central defenders can be sure. They must be "Cahill" and "Jagilka".

In the first two games, the right back used "Johnson" and the left back used "Baynes". The effect was mediocre. Hodgson wanted to use "Luke Shaw" to play the left back in the third game, and "Bynes" to play the right back, but he hadn't made up his mind yet.

Baines has a strong assist ability, and Johnson has better defense. This is another "fish and bear's paw" problem.

In terms of midfield, Hodgson has no doubts. He always chooses "Henderson" and "Gerrard" in this World Cup. The problem that the two Germanys cannot coexist has plagued England for 10 years, and Hodgson also finds it difficult to solve.

Simply use only one, isn't the problem solved?

Just as the old man was deep in thought, a man walked up to Hodgson, and he yelled "head" in a low voice.

Hodgson looked up and saw Lampard wearing a substitute vest.

"What's up, Frank"?
"Head." Lampard seemed hesitant to speak.

"Son, just tell me what you have." Hodgson looked at Lampard with a smile.

British coaches are used to calling players "son" (children), and players are used to calling coaches "boss" (head or boss).

"I want to start the third group game," Lampard said.

The smile on Hodgson's face disappeared in an instant, and he thought: "Aren't you giving me a problem? You and Gerrard can't coexist. I finally "solved" it, and now you are making trouble again."

"Frank, national honor is above everything else. Football is a team sport. Individuals must obey the needs of the team. I think you should be very clear about this."

"Coach, do you think I'm not as good as "Henderson"?"
Hodgson sighed and said: "You know I didn't mean that. You are very important. I guarantee you will start the knockout round. Your experience is the most valuable asset of the England team."

Obviously, these words can no longer comfort Lampard.

"Head, in the first game, you can say that the first game is very important and you can't lose. I have no problem. In the second game, Belgium is very strong. You think I am old. I have no problem. But in the third game, our opponent is China. If you are not willing to send me to start, then why did you bring me to Brazil? I might as well go to the United States for vacation."

Hodgson was speechless when Lampard asked, yes, if you don't use Lampard for the Chinese team, then you say that you will entrust him with important tasks in the future, isn't that a joke?

"Head, are you afraid of the Chinese team?"Lampard said.

"Since I accepted the invitation from the FA and accepted this job, I am not afraid of any team."

Hodgson looked at Lampard's aggrieved face and felt very sad, "Forget it, let Frank start the third game. For the Chinese team, I can go to the English Championship to find two midfielders, let alone two of the best midfielders in England."

Hodgson touched Lampard's head and said: "My child, you start the third game, just to train for the quarter-finals."

Hearing what the head coach said, Lampard almost jumped up happily. After all, as the absolute main force of England in the past 10 years, sitting on the bench is really uncomfortable.

"Head, then I'll go back to training",
Hodgson nodded.

Just when Lampard turned to leave, Hodgson stopped him, "Well, Frank, are you friends with Steven (Gerrard)?"
"Of course, we are good friends",
"I mean if.",
"Head, you can speak straight",
"If you don't like playing football with Steven, I can arrange this break for him",
Lampard showed an unbelievable expression: "Head, I don't think it is necessary, then the British media will speculate for no reason, aren't you afraid that something like the French team in the last World Cup will happen to us in England?"
Just to wake up the dreamer, Hodgson knows how annoying the British gossip media is. If he doesn't let Gerrard start for no reason, then he is really asking for trouble.

"Okay, Frank, let's play a good game this afternoon, after all, you and Steven are playing for the country for the last time",
Lampard knew that the coach still didn't believe him. He was helpless but also a little sad. He forced a smile and said to Hodgson: "My heart will always belong to England."

******
"Do you think what I said at the press conference yesterday would have any effect?" Stein asked.

Milu sipped his coffee leisurely and said, "How do I know?"

Stan snatched the coffee from Milu's hand, "You made the idea, and you must be responsible."

"But I really don't know, it depends on Hodgson",
"How to say"?
"We just planted a seed of contradiction for England, but if Hodgson has a strong control ability, then what we say is useless. If Hodgson can't control the big names under his hands, then maybe our strategy has succeeded.",
After Milu finished speaking, he waved to Stan, meaning return the coffee to me.

Stan felt that Milou's analysis was quite reasonable, so he returned the coffee to him, "Then how should I line up the starting lineup?"
Milu looked at Stan with a smile, and Stan also waited for Milu to answer himself, but Milu just drank coffee, and finally he stood up after drinking all the coffee and said, "Okay, it's time to leave."

"Let's go now"?
"Um",
"Don't you stay to watch the game? You can sit on the bench and watch. That's the best place to watch the game."

"I've been watching football from that angle for decades, and I'm tired of watching it,"
"Oh well",
Milu made a "bye" gesture to Stan, and then left, leaving a sentence before leaving-"Don't look for me in the future".

*****
The game was held at the "São Paulo Arena" in Sao Paulo, Brazil, which is also the home stadium of the famous Brazilian team "Corinthians".

This stadium can accommodate more than 6 people. There are about 2 England fans and more than 1 Chinese fans flocking to this game. After the reversal of the Chinese team in the last game, China's domestic confidence in this national team is now overwhelming. For a while, a large number of fans signed up for tour groups that can be arranged to watch football in Brazil.

Therefore, judging from the atmosphere created by the fans in this game, it is evenly matched for the time being. Maybe the English fans are more professional.

The on-site commentary of this game has also been temporarily replaced. Duan Xuan was originally arranged, but because a large number of domestic fans asked Shen Fangjian to comment on this game. In the last game, the Chinese team made a beautiful reversal with Shen Fangjian's passionate commentary. Everyone wanted to relive that feeling.

Coincidentally, this time Shen Fangjian was in the commentary booth behind "Martin Taylor". Taylor congratulated the Chinese team for winning the last game in a very gentlemanly manner. Shen Fangjian didn't know how to answer, but he could only say that he was looking forward to the game that will start later. It will be an unforgettable game.

Half an hour before the game, the players had already warmed up, and the commentator had already obtained the official starting list. Shen Fangjian glanced at the England starting list and found that Lampard was starting. At this moment, Taylor said dissatisfiedly: "Why doesn't Hodgson use Henderson, but suddenly thinks of Lampard."

Shen Fangjian saw some changes in the starting roster of the Chinese team. This game is a 4231 formation.

The goalkeeper is still Wang Dalei.

The defense line from left to right is Qi Bing, Zhou Dun, Wei Xiao, and Chen Fei.

The double midfielders are Zhang Linpeng and Zheng Zhi.

The midfielder is Hao Junmin.

The left winger is Li Qiao, the right winger is Lin Zhijian, and the single forward is Ding Mu.

The starting lineup for England is,

Goalkeeper, Joe Hart.

The back line is from right to left, Johnson, Cahill, Jagielka, Baines.

The double midfielders are Lampard and Gerrard.

The three forwards are Sterling on the left, Wilshere on the front and Welbeck on the right.

The lone striker is Rooney.

Taylor turned his head and blinked at Shen Fangjian. Shen Fangjian said politely: "It's good to use "Wilshere" from Arsenal as the attacking midfielder. In the first two games, it didn't work well for Rooney to play as the attacking midfielder. You English people still attach great importance to the Chinese team."

"But I still can't figure out why Lallana, Milner and Henderson were in better shape than Lampard last season, why Hodgson chose him," Taylor said.

Shen Fangjian chuckled, "Maybe Hodgson is better, otherwise he can be the coach and you can only be the commentator."

Taylor also laughed, "Yes, maybe Hodgson has his own ideas. In recent days, the England team has kept the news very tightly. Even the BBC can't get any internal information."

"It's the same with us here. CCTV can't get any latest news about the Chinese team, so we can only watch the game later."

"Shen, I'm starting to like you. It's a pity that only one of our two countries can continue to stay in Brazil."

Shen Fangjian said: "Martin, when CCTV broadcasts the Premier League in the future, we still have the opportunity to cooperate, and then you have to take care of me."

"Of course, the Premier League is my territory."

*****
The players are about to enter the field soon, and it will be the Italian Golden Whistle "Rizzoli" who will enforce the game. The importance of this game can also be seen from the arrangement of FIFA.

Guided by the "FIFA Flag" and "Fair Play Flag", the Chinese team wearing white jerseys and the England team wearing red jerseys slowly stepped into the "São Paulo Arena".

When the live broadcast camera is zoomed into the close-up, you will find that many Chinese fans are sitting next to the English fans.

After the players stand along the "parallel sideline", the national anthem will begin.

　ask for support
　　
　
(End of this chapter)