Football: Rejected by the national team, I flew to England

Gareth Southgate.

This name, Lin Xu is not unfamiliar.

It should be said that everyone who lives in England or knows a little about football is no stranger.

The bribery scandal from former England national team manager Sam Allardyce was exposed, setting a record for the shortest-serving manager of the England national team after class.

Southgate, who was originally the manager of England’s Under-21 youth team, became the interim manager of the national team.

And successfully turned positive.

2016 to present.

Despite repeated doubts.

But because he finished second in this summer’s European Championship in record terms, even if he was criticized for being stubborn and conservative, Southgate’s position is still secure.

After today’s game.

Darren greeted Lin Xu.

The Peterborough boss said he recommended Lin Xu to Southgate.

It also made Lin Xu ready to be drafted.

That’s why he answered in the affirmative at the post-match press conference.

Let’s be honest.

Today on the field, when he saw Steve Holland appear in the audience, Lin Xu really didn’t think that the national team assistant was here because of him.

I didn’t expect to get a call from the national team manager so soon.

Two months ago, after all.

He even refused to offer himself to the Dragon Kingdom National Youth Team.

At that time, his father also comforted him that it didn’t matter if he didn’t play for the national team, as long as he could play happily. If it really doesn’t work, go back to inherit the family business and be a rich second generation with peace of mind.

And now.

He is likely to be on the verge of entering one of football’s most expensive national teams.

It took only two months.

A change in circumstances.

It was enough to make him sigh a word of magic.

“You should know me, right?” Southgate’s voice was gentle, unlike Darren’s.

It should be said.

In many ways, they are not the same.

Lin Xu has seen Southgate many times on TV.

The England manager is the kind of manager who also wears a shirt, vest and trousers three-piece when coaching, neatly wearing a tie, and looks like a complete British gentleman.

Even if you put him on the runway in Paris or Milan, it doesn’t seem to be inconsistent.

And Darren.

Their Petersburg manager is mostly casual like a passerby who has slipped into the camera.

Sportswear, slacks, and you’ll rarely even see him in a formal suit.

When he got along with them, Darren didn’t feel like a coach at all.

Although sometimes Darren also loses his temper because of the players’ poor performance, most of the time he will still take them to the barbecue after the tantrums.

Then while muttering that these young lads were so good at eating that they were almost exhausted of him, he asked the rotisserie owner to add a few more portions of meat.

Lin Xu’s time in the first team is actually not that long.

He came to Peterborough United for four years.

More time spent in the youth team.

Darren remembers his food preferences, and when he goes to eat, he will always help him order a meal and eat it with meat.

He actually had the opportunity to go to other teams, and Father Lin helped him find connections, but he stayed in the end.

Because he likes Darren, a coach who gets along with the players more like a friend.

He also enjoyed dealing with a true gentleman like Southgate.

England is not an Asian-friendly environment.

Lin Xu grew up in London and was discriminated against because of his half-Asian ancestry, but true gentlemen never did.

Other than that.

He knew Darren and Southgate had a good personal relationship.

This is another reason why he did not hesitate to refuse the conditions given by the Dragon National Football Association and chose England.

“Of course, I know you, Mr. Southgate.” Lin Xu sat up straight, leaned back in the chair and said.

Southgate laughed and said, “I watched you play and Darren recommended you to me and he said you’re a very talented player and I agree with him. ”

“Darren told me that you deserve a bigger stage.”

“Again, I think so too.”

Southgate said, “I know you have English nationality, and although I asked Darren, I still want a response from you. ”

“Lin Xu, are you willing to join us and prepare for next year’s World Cup with us?”

Lin Xu also smiled.

“It is my pleasure, sir.”

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Staffordshire.

St. George’s Park Training Base.

England boss Garthew Southgate put down his phone.

Together with Assistant Coach Holland, who had just returned from Peterborough, he sat in the screening room.

The two men clicked on the video of today’s match between Petersburg and Birmingham.

Their gaze was always focused on Lin Xu.

Movement.

Shot.

As a striker, Lin Xu’s sense of smell in front of the goal, especially in the penalty area, was indeed impeccable.

Although in their opinion.

Lin Xu’s foot techniques such as ball control and dribbling are still very rough.

It’s not comparable to the other England internationals in the team.

But these can be practiced the day after tomorrow.

It’s a big deal to add more relevant targeted exercises to Lin Xu in the future.

What they value more is Lin Xu’s finishing ability in front of the door.

Lin Xu’s 100% goal conversion rate is amazing.

Almost every shot he takes in the box can be directly converted into a shot, and as soon as the ball reaches his feet, it can directly pose a threat, which is what they want most.

England have no shortage of midfielders, but they need a consistent player who can finish the game.

Lin Xu’s hardness in physical confrontation is also excellent.

He is one meter eighty-four tall, and although he has Asian ancestry, he is not as thin as many Asian players.

Birmingham captain Dean has played Lin Xu’s one-on-one card position many times today, although Dean has a better advantage in height and weight, but it is not Lin Xu who suffers in the end.

Can carry the ball with his back and finish in front of goal.

He can also shoot 1v3.

It can be said that Lin Xu’s performance today can be called perfect.

It’s just that.

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