Chapter 1,248, Welcome Back

After hanging up the phone with Carrick, Scholes asked Kim Tiger: "Captain, has Michael agreed?"

Jin Taige smiled and said, "What do you think?"

Scholes shrugged: "That's right, let alone him. Even if you ask me to come back now and represent the England team, I will agree without hesitation!"

Jin Taige looked at his phone: "Carrick is back, it's just him..."

At this time in Liverpool, Merseyside, northwest England, Rooney was undergoing a routine physical examination at the Everton Club.

Because his contract with Bayern expires at the end of the season, Rooney has already signed a free transfer agreement with Everton in advance. He will represent Everton next season and continue to compete in the Premier League. During this time, Rooney had already reported to the Everton Club in advance.

Rooney felt very emotional when he returned to a familiar team and the place where his dream began.

During Rooney's transfer to Manchester United, Moyes had some conflicts with Rooney. The master and apprentice, who were once as close as father and son, had some unpleasantness over Rooney's transfer. But now more than ten years have passed, and all the conflicts have long since disappeared.

Rooney returned to Everton, and Moyes personally called him. This was also a major reason why Rooney finally chose Everton.

After completing all the formalities, Moyes smiled and patted Rooney on the shoulder: "Wayne, you can go on vacation now. Before the start of the new season, I hope you can still maintain your current competitive state, um, and your figure. ,Hahaha."

Rooney was also very happy: "It feels great to be able to go home. I am looking forward to the new Premier League season and to playing under your hands again."

The two were chatting when suddenly Rooney's cell phone rang. He picked it up and saw that it was Kim Tiger.

Rooney was stunned. What was Jin Taige doing calling him at this time?

Without avoiding outsiders, Rooney directly answered the phone: "Hello, Coach Tiger."

Since leaving Manchester United, Rooney has never called Kim Tiger "Boss". Whenever he meets him, Rooney always calls him "Coach Tiger". This title seems to be a lot more vivid.

Kim Tiger didn't care about the question of address on the phone: "Wayne, have you returned to England now?"

Rooney nodded: "Yes, I am going through the entry procedures related to Everton."

"Is everything going well?"

"Success, everything has been completed."

"Great!" Jin Taige said happily on the other end of the phone.

Rooney was a little puzzled: I have completed the entry procedures, why is Kim Tiger so happy? I'm not going to Manchester United...

Jin Taige asked another mindless question: "Have your vacation plans been arranged?"

Rooney was even more confused. What on earth is going on?

"I haven't made any arrangements yet, but I should go to the beach in Brazil."

Jin Tiger smiled and said: "Wayne, I guess your vacation may have to be postponed."

"Why?" Rooney asked puzzled.

"Wayne, as the head coach of the England team, I extend an invitation to you - to participate in this year's World Cup in Russia!" Kim Tiger said clearly.

"What?!" Rooney was stunned, as if he couldn't believe it. He asked again, "Coach Tiger, you said you were participating...in what capacity? Technical advisor?"

Jin Taige smiled: "The job of technical consultant,

You're too young to do it yet. I invite you to participate in the World Cup, of course as a player. Last season you helped Bayern win the domestic double crown, and also reached the semi-finals of the Champions League, with an eye-catching performance. And you have participated in three World Cups since 2006, so you are very familiar with World Cup events. With your recent excellent form and rich experience in competitions, you deserve a spot in the World Cup! "

Rooney's hand holding the phone was shaking.

This scene has appeared in his mind countless times for half a year. He kept waiting for a call from Southgate, but never got one. Southgate didn't even call him alone to talk to him.

It wasn't until England submitted its World Cup roster that Rooney's hopes were completely dashed.

He is 32 years old this year. If there is no chance in this World Cup, then four years later, the 36-year-old himself will have no hope.

The dream of the World Cup was shattered, and Rooney was eclipsed alone in the dark countless times.

But he never thought that when he had completely given up, it was Jin Taige who gave him hope!

Holding the phone, Rooney recalled that in his last year at Manchester United, he had some unpleasantness with Kim Tiger due to salary reasons. Unexpectedly, to this day, Kim Tiger actually ignored the past and gave him a chance to return to the England team. This It made Rooney burst into tears!

"Boss..."

Jin Taige on the other end of the phone was stunned.

It seems like I haven't heard Rooney call him "boss" for a long time. This feeling is, well, very friendly.

"Boss, when I was at Manchester United, I had some verbal offenses against you. I hope you don't mind. I solemnly apologize to you now and hope you can forgive me." Rooney whispered.

Jin Taige smiled: "Wayne, how long has it been since those things happened? Why are you still thinking about them? Let the past things pass. Everything must be moved forward, right? If you feel sorry for me, then you As long as the national team performs well, the two of us will join forces and strive to achieve good results in the World Cup! Oh, by the way, you haven't agreed to me yet? Wayne, let me ask you again, are you willing to accept my invitation to participate in the upcoming The coming World Cup in Russia?”

"I do!" Rooney replied firmly, "As long as the England team needs me, even if I am 80 years old, I will get up from the bed on crutches and play for the England team!"

Jin Taige laughed loudly on the other end of the phone: "That's great! With your joining, I will be more confident about my trip to Russia! Wayne, I'm waiting for you in London, welcome back!"

After hanging up the phone from Jin Tiger, Rooney gently wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes.

It feels so good to have something lost and found again.

Moyes looked at him next to him: "Wayne, congratulations. It is a good thing to return to the national team. Kim Tiger is a very good head coach, and his decision is absolutely correct!"

Rooney looked at Moyes in front of him, and he remembered his past.

In 2004, when Rooney was just starting out and shining at Everton, he was fortunate enough to participate in the 2004 European Cup and shine in that tournament. After that, he played in international competitions for England for many years and became the core of England's offense. With 53 goals in 119 appearances, he is the player with the most goals for the England national team.

I thought this record would end here, but Rooney is very sure that after this summer, these records will be rewritten again!