Chapter 935: Volume 7: Heart of the Lion King, Decisions on the Sidelines (Seeking a Monthly Ticket~)

Toshack thinks he has found a tactic to deal with England's "double virtue midfielder", and he has found the key to defeat England. It's not exactly a big talk of psychological warfare.

For a long time, the core part of England has been the midfielders, Gerrard and Wood. Capello's England can get the fourth place in the World Cup in South Africa, largely relying on the outstanding performance of these two men. , especially the successive outbreaks of George Wood.

So everyone thinks that England can rise again, relying on these two people. As long as the performance of these two people is curbed, England will be no different from an ordinary strong team.

But Toshack must have never imagined that Tang En didn't arrange "Double Virtue" to play in this game. Gerrard was told that he would not start this game, and the person who replaced him in the starting lineup was Wilshere, who was elected the best player of the game between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest in the last round of the league.

Regarding this decision, Gerrard did not express anything and chose to accept it. His own performance in the last round of the league was very average, which he knows well. He has nothing to say if the head coach does not allow himself to start. He's not the kind of prick who's going to have a fight with the head coach if he doesn't start. After so many years in English football, no one has ever heard that Gerrard would have conflicts with the head coach because of whether he played or not.

The Liverpool media didn't quarrel with Twain this time either. From now on, these pro-Liverpool reporters must accept the fact that Gerrard is getting old and his status in the national team is gradually being shaken. He will cease to be the flag and symbol of England. Even if Tony Twain hadn't come to coach, this fact wouldn't change.

Dunn's change caught Wales off guard.

When Toshack saw on the dugout that it was Wilshere, not Gerrard, who was standing with Wood in midfield, he bowed his head and cursed.

Gareth Bale didn't care whether Gerrard played or not, and Toshack didn't arrange for him to mark Gerrard one-on-one. Whether Gerrard played or not had little effect on him.

The national anthems of both sides are being played on the live radio. Just finished playing "The Land of My Former Fathers" in Wales, and now I'm playing "God Save the Queen" in England.

Taking advantage of this moment, Bell stared at Tony Twain on the coaching bench of the visiting team.

After more than two months, he saw his mentor again. However, he could only watch from a distance, and could not go forward to hug him.

After looking at Tang En from a distance, he took his gaze back. He knows when it is and what matters most.

His teammate in the club, George Wood, is in the queue next to him. If there is no accident, he will definitely be arranged by the boss to mark Aaron Ramsey in this game. Wales is relying on himself and Ramsey. He is a full-back with limited roles and limited threats. And Ramsey is a central midfielder, the initiator of the organization's offense, and sometimes plays the role of the offensive terminator.

He understands the boss's tactical thinking, and it is impossible for him to let go of such a character, especially when Wales' attack is only left on his side as long as he is kept in check.

Ramsey is not the absolute main player in Arsenal now. Due to the existence of Wilshere, he is more often used as a substitute in the same position. Even so, he is still an undoubted core player in Wales.

Toshack's tactics in this game did not pin their hopes on Ramsey. He knew that George Wood would be assigned to mark Ramsey, so Ramsey's activeness in the frontcourt was only to attract the attention of England's defense. Bell was mentioned by Toshack as the left midfielder in this game. , the main attack will be launched from his wing.

After the game started, Ramsey was quickly marked to death by Wood.

In the league his team lost to Arsenal, in the national team game, he will not fall at the feet of Arsenal players again.

Tang En soon noticed that Wales' offense was obviously biased to their left side, and he knew exactly what Bell's premise meant. Because he did it occasionally when he was with the Forest team.

The Cardiff Millennium Stadium is no stranger to the players on both sides of the game. Tang En won his first championship trophy here. So even though it was an away game, he had a good impression of this stadium. Think the Millennium Stadium can bring him good luck.

In fact he did have good luck.

At the beginning, when England had not yet adapted, Wales did create some murderous opportunities by taking advantage of the home court. For example, in the 14th minute, Wood tripped Ramsey, and Wales got a direct free kick 27 meters from the goal, right of the front of the penalty area.

This foul made Dunn very nervous. He left his seat and walked to the sidelines, staring at the court without blinking.

Bell came up to take the free kick, and there was a uniform shout from the stands of Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, cheering for Bell.

The England team did not dare to be careless, they lined up a wall of six people.

If it is an attack in a mobile game, the England team may still appear a little proud and underestimate the enemy. But when it became a dead ball and Wales got a direct free kick in the frontcourt, none of them dared to be careless. Because they all know how good this Welsh No. 2 free kick is.

Bale's free kick successfully bypassed the wall and the fingertips of goalkeeper Joe Hart. However, the arc was too large, and the football flew out of the baseline against the goal post.

When the football touched the side net, Tang En even thought the football had gone in, and he was really shocked.

Huge cheers also erupted from the stands of the Millennium Stadium, but when they saw Bale raising his arms, instead of celebrating the goal, but holding his head in frustration, they realized that the football did not fly into the goal. Wasted an expression...

"Damn! Great opportunity!" Toshack was disappointed that the goal was missed. He knows the gap between the two teams. If he can lead England at home, then the subsequent games will be easy to play.

Tang En, who was next door, said to assistant coach Des Walker: "There is a saying in China that goes, 'If you survive a catastrophe, you will be blessed later'. We are blessed."

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The England team, who had recovered, then launched a siege to the gate of Wales.

Wilshere doesn't have to think about returning to defense at all, he can devote all his energy to organizing the offense. In this way, England's offensive efficiency has improved a lot.

The man any attacking midfielder would want to play alongside is George Wood. Because they have no worries at all, they can naturally perform at their highest level without pressure.

"Beautiful through ball from Wilshere...through two Welsh defenders...too bad Mitchell hits high!"

"This time he drove the ball forward himself, beautiful! Past poor James Collins! Shot!! Hennessey made a wonderful save to save Wales' goal!"

Toshack did make a very detailed arrangement for England's offense, although Wilshere's appearance exceeded his expectations. However, the marking of several main players has not been relaxed. England's attack was full of thunder and rain.

If things go on like this, Wales' self-confidence will rise, but it will be troublesome. After all, this is their home stadium, and more than 60,000 Welsh fans were cheering for their team, and the momentum was scary.

Tang En stood up again from the coach's bench. He walked to the sidelines and whistled inside. After attracting Wood's attention, he made a gesture to step forward.

Today's Wood, there is no need for Tang En to pull him to his side to arrange in detail. He is very clear about what to do in the attack.

He nodded.

So Tang En walked back and sat down.

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In the 40th minute, England won a corner kick. Two centre-backs, John Terry and Stephen Taylor, rushed to the Welsh goal, ready to compete for the top.

Bell noticed that Wood dragged in the back, in the middle circle. He was a little relieved.

He still remembers that one of the forest team's many corner kick tactics in the past was to arrange for Wood to wait outside the penalty area, and then drive the corner kick directly to the top of the free throw arc, and then Wood received the ball and volleyed to score a goal.

Bale didn't completely let his guard down, despite seeing Wood far from goal. He didn't work with his team-mates to contain England's centre-backs in the box. Instead, stay outside the top of the free throw arc, just in case.

Tangning, who was in charge of taking the corner kick, raised his right hand and raised three fingers. This was their tactical signal. Different gestures have different arrangements, and everyone in the England team must know which tactics these gestures correspond to.

After seeing him raise his hand, the Welsh goal became even more chaotic. Players from both sides huddled together and chatted in corners where the referee could not see.

But Tangning didn't drive the football towards the penalty area. He passed directly to the little Wilshere in the corner of the penalty area diagonally forward.

"Press it out!" Welsh goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey yelled and pushed the people in front of him outward. He was worried that Wilshere would cross, so he wanted to make an offside.

The players huffed and rushed out. Wilshere didn't pass the football in. Instead, he turned around and kicked the football diagonally backward...

Bell cast his eyes on the middle circle at one time, and he found that Wood was gone!

"George Wood!!"

The narrator roared.

The disappearing Wood appeared in front of Wales' forward defense. About 30 meters away from the goal, he moved forward after receiving Wilshere's ball.

Only then did Bell see Wood, and he didn't bother to remind his teammates that he greeted him alone.

It is rare to have the opportunity to collide head-on with your captain in the official arena!

This is not the time to talk about the friendship of the club, Bell rushed to Wood's legs and shoveled fiercely.

Of course Wood saw Bell's movements - he did it so obviously, he rushed forward, if he couldn't see it, he was blind.

Wood didn't use fake moves to shake Bell, but took a long shot before Bell kicked him or kicked the ball!

Although this is not a ball that is ready to shoot, but such a shot in a football game is several times more effective than those shots that are set up and then swung.

Because that is the instinctive reaction of a person. In a fierce competition, the instinct of the body is more trustworthy than the brain with a complex and sophisticated structure.

With a muffled sound of "bang", the football flew over Bell's head, a gust of wind blew up, and the grass clippings from it fell on his face. He looked back as the football flew straight towards the Welsh goal.

After completing the shot, Wood landed in a bit of a panic. He made a dodge in the air. If he didn't do this, his knee would directly hit Bell's face. The consequences... would be unimaginable.

The football shot by him vigorously hit the red heart of the target in front of him like a cannonball.

ten rings!

Hennessey's saving speed is still slow in front of this long shot. So many people in the penalty area and no one touched the ball, the football flew straight into the goal!

"George Wood's signature long shot!! England took the lead towards the end of the first half!"

After falling, Wood lay next to Bell.

The two looked at each other.

"Your move is too dangerous," Wood said to Bell, and then he got up from the ground, pumping his fists in celebration of his goal.

Bale lay on his back, watching countless feet appear and disappear in his sight, and the cheers of the English players rang in his ears.

He let out a breath, clenched his hands into fists, and grabbed a tuft of turf: "Damn, it's too weak..."

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Seeing Wood's goal, Dunn stood up from his seat for the third time. He raised his arms and hugged Des Walker beside him in celebration. No matter what kind of game you play, being able to score first and lead your opponent is something worth celebrating.

After the intermission, the two sides changed sides and fought again.

Wales still relies on Bell's offensive. So Tang En adjusted his countermeasures. He did not strengthen the defense on the right side, but strengthened the offensive. The huge defensive pressure forced Bell to reduce the number of attacks, and more often he was behind to help the defenders defend, looking more like a full-back than a full-back.

Toshack was somewhat displeased with this. But what can he do? England is attacking with all its strength, and the players naturally have to stabilize their defense first.

It's a pity they couldn't hold on...

The game then moved into England's orbit.

Ramsey was entangled by Wood, and at the same time Wood still had the energy to step forward and participate in the offense. Just a long shot was enough to make the Welsh people panic, not to mention his excellent long pass. Wilshere and him, the combination of long and short, made the Welsh team exhausted.

England scored another goal in the second half. It was Walcott who scored the goal. At that time, England was fighting back. He dribbled the ball for more than 50 meters. No one in Wales could catch up with him. Into the empty door.

Twain made the opponents vividly understand the gap between them and England - the 50 meters that Walcott ran wildly.

The game ended with a score of 2:0, and England easily won Wales at the Millennium Stadium. Two wins in two games, six points with Denmark, but their goal difference is more, and now England is the first in the group.

Gareth Bale played the whole game, and instead of exchanging jerseys with his opponents after the game, he went straight to the visiting team's bench.

Twain was celebrating the victory with his assistant coach at that time. Suddenly he heard someone calling him from behind.

"Boss."

He turned around and found that it was Bell. The sweat-soaked little monkey looked as if it had just been fished out of the water. The hairstyle that he always cared about the most was now clinging to his scalp, without any shape at all.

"Gareth. Are you okay?" Dunn laughed.

"It's not good at all, your team beat us." Bell pouted. At the same time he opened his arms. "Can I give you a hug?"

"Of course." Tang En also greeted him with open arms.

"Okay!" Bell smiled at Tang En when he let go. "Now I don't have to envy them any more. Boss, why didn't Bentley come?"

Tang En wondered why he would ask the opponent player, but he still replied: "He is in average form. We have too many midfielders, so we didn't choose him."

Hearing what the boss said, Bell laughed happily: "I will have a reason to laugh at him when I go back!"

After finishing speaking, he said to Tang En: "Goodbye, boss. I have to go back there..." He pointed to the field with a slightly lonely expression.

Dunn patted his head: "Do it well, Gareth. Try to lead Wales to the European Cup."

"We're in a group, boss..."

"The runner-up in the group with the best score can participate in the play-offs." Dunn winked at Bell. "I hope to see you in Spain in two years' time wearing the Welsh red jersey."

He held out his hand.

Bell clapped his hands with him: "We will go!" He turned and ran away and shouted at Tang En: "We will definitely go!" He clenched his fist and waved it.

Walker asked from the side: "Do you believe that Wales may qualify? There are still Denmark and Serbia in the same group. If Freddy hasn't retired, maybe he can..."

"It's always good to have hope." Dunn walked straight to the center, he had to shake hands with the head coach of Wales.

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Ramsey was looking for Wood to change his jersey: "Okay, George. You stared at me for 90 minutes, and I lost my temper at all. Come on, let's exchange jerseys! What are you still hesitating about? Still thinking about the last round of the league about it? That has nothing to do with me..."

Wood took off the wet jersey and handed it to Ramsey.

"Wow!" Ramsey exclaimed after taking the jersey, "It's so heavy, it's full of water! Aren't you tired?"

Wood ignored him, grabbed Ramsey's jersey from his other hand, and put it on his shoulder.

"See you in the league. Next time at our home court, we won't lose to you." After saying these words, he turned and walked away.

Ramsey looked at his back and muttered, "You little vengeful!"

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"Tony Twain led the England team to win his second European Cup qualifier. At present, England has scored six goals in the qualifiers, without conceding a goal, ranking first in the group. It seems that qualifying is not a problem. England's media We must start claiming that this England is the strongest team in history again?" said the Welsh TV commentator a little sourly.

"Good luck to them."

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PS, there are so few monthly tickets, please help~~~~