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

Chapter 0168 Lin Xu is indeed very suitable to be a captain, he is a natural leader!!!

In fact, Lin Xu himself is also clear.

In more than ten previous Championship matches and national team matches, the reason why he was able to brush so many data, in the Championship can get the fastest double of goals and assists, in the national team also in just three games, goals and assists to create more than ten goals.

One is because he has not been officially debuted for a long time, and many teams do not know much about him, nor do they know what skills he has and are not good enough in defense.

Another major reason.

Or because none of the opponents they have encountered are strong enough.

In the club, even Bournemouth, who was second in the league at that time, and Coventry City, who was ranked sixth, including Hudders, who were ranked in the top ten… Ultimately.

That is, an ordinary Championship team.

Although Bournemouth had not met Petersburg and suffered a major defeat, it is very likely that they would have maintained their top-two finish at the end of the season and gone straight to the Premier League.

But.

Even Bournemouth, and the Premier League teams, actually have walls

If it is really compared to strength, these teams in the Championship are still far worse than the top league in the national team.

Lin Xu’s first opponent was Andorra.

Europe’s authentic fish-belly weak brigade.

Andorra have not won any of the World Qualifiers except for a bottom-placed San Marino, and against such a team, good numbers deserve.

The second opponent is Hungary, although Hungary is still tenacious, but the ranking in world football is still far inferior to England.

Including today’s Albania, it can not be regarded as a real strong team.

It’s just that Albania is the same as Hungary.

They all know that if they don’t win the match against England, they are likely to lose the opportunity to compete with Poland, who are currently second in the group, to qualify for the group.

Albania is more tenacious and combative than Hungary in the last game.

But they can’t be considered a strong team.

There is only one last game left in the World Qualifiers.

England will be a suspenseless match against San Marino, who finished last in the group, in the tenth round, San Marino is not even as good as Andorra, many of the team’s players have played in some lower leagues, almost amateur players, England has not yet played, it can already be said that the victory has been sealed.

So.

England won a World Cup place in the first place in the group without suspense.

Wait until next year.

In the World Cup in Qatar, Lin Bile will really encounter a strong enemy.

Even the opponents in the group stage in the World Cup have won the first or second place from their respective groups, and they will not be weak.

If England qualify from the group, they are likely to meet France or other favourites, and that’s when the real test will be.

It’s the same with clubs.

In the past, the opponents did not study Lin Xu thoroughly, and after the last few national team matches and club matches, each team will no longer let Lin Xu easily get the ball, and they will definitely make targeted arrangements for Lin Xu to defend.

If Lin Xu transfers to any big team in the Premier League or La Liga at that time, the opponent he will face will be even stronger.

Even if he has a system.

But today’s game has made him realize that the system is not a panacea, at least, like the skill cards he got, he will not be able to score goals if he uses them.

And at the end of the day.

Football is also a team sport.

Just like today’s game.

Lin Xu can help the team score goals in a row, but he can’t take the work of forwards and defenders alike.

If the team’s defense is not in place.

It doesn’t matter if he scores more goals up front.

The system also doesn’t help him win every game.

They will always encounter setbacks.

Encounter stubborn opponents who play better than they overall.

Today’s game is a prime example.

England led almost half of the game.

The possession rate of the whole game is also as high as 75%.

The number of shots on goal is also much higher than that of opponents.

But.

The final score was 4:4.

England failed to mount a victory.

It’s just that.

Although knowing that it is impossible to win every game.

But seeing that the lead had been maintained until the last minutes, but was seized by the opponent to equalize before the end of the game, Lin Xu’s heart was still a little unhappy.

And.

Not winning the match meant that he lost a chance to draw cards after winning the World Qualifiers.

This made Lin Xu feel more depressed than not getting a victory.

The previous two card draws gave him good, very practical skills.

Today could have had another chance to draw cards, but because of mistakes and the tenacity of his opponent, Lin Xu would inevitably feel depressed.

He was only eighteen years old after all.

Although he is very mature on the pitch, it is because of the system, he plays very confidently, in fact, he is only eighteen years old.

Lost a card drawing opportunity, so that Lin Xu, who had always been calm, also lost his expression management.

He sighed.

Raised his hand and rubbed his face.

I tried hard to restrain my depression.

When Southgate, who was standing on the sidelines, turned around, he happened to notice Lin Xu’s movements and expressions.

Seeing Lin Xu’s depressed face.

The young English marshal frowned unconsciously.

“Steve”. ”

He called his assistant coach.

“You will talk to Lin Xu later.”

Assistant coach Steve Holland, who was writing and drawing on the tactical board with his head down, was ready to do a post-game review after going back, and was stunned when he heard Southgate’s words.

“Aang?”

“And Lin Xu?”

“Talk about what??”

Lin Xu performed so well today, the first time he played as a captain, he got the senior year, and the overall score after the game is estimated to be the first, what is there to talk about.

Shouldn’t we talk to Harry Maguire, who conceded three goals in a row today?

Steve Holland didn’t react for a while.

“Did you say the wrong thing?”

He also asked Southgate.

Southgate shook his head and motioned for Holland to go see Lin Xu.

The other players seem to be in a good mood, this is not a life and death battle for England after all, Southgate is also experimenting with formations, Albania played so well today, to be able to play a draw, for the Three Lions, it is not an unacceptable result.

Although they will also be a little sad that they were equalized at the last time, the mood quickly passes.

Only Lin Xu.

Still sitting on the bench with a heavy expression.

Southgate and Holland didn’t know that Lin Xu was actually just depressed and lost a card draw opportunity, not depressed about the result of the game, and after seeing Lin Xu’s expression, Holland also sighed.

“He’s been on his way so well lately.”

Since starting the game against Birmingham and officially entering the public eye, Lin Xu has not lost.

In Petersburg.

Even if he scored two goals in the opening game by the opponent, Lin Xu was able to use his excellent performance to help the team win the final victory, and today should be regarded as Lin Xu’s first blow in this time.

But Lin Xu has already performed very well.

Four goals per game, this is a performance that no one can fault with.

Perhaps, it was because he wore the captain’s armband that he cared so much about the outcome of this game.

Southgate was thinking this when he heard Holland say again, “Maybe we don’t have to go.” ”

Southgate: “Huh? ”

He followed Holland’s gaze.

I saw that Lin Xu, who was still depressed just now, had quickly adjusted his emotions.

Instead of sitting on the bench depressed, he got up to comfort his teammates.

He high-fived the English players sitting on or lying on the pitch one by one, laughing and saying to each of them, “It’s okay, we’ll win it back next game.” ”

Not only his teammates on the court, Lin Xu also deliberately returned to the bench and said a few words to Maguire.

Maguire, who did not perform well today, originally looked a little depressed, but after being comforted by Lin Xu’s words, he quickly got better.

Other English players were also led by Lin Xu and came over to talk and laugh.

No one has any displeasure with Harry Maguire for three fatal misses in a row by the Manchester United defender.

Even if you don’t win the game.

England has also shown great solidarity. Everyone was comforting Maguire.

Let him not beat himself up too much.

See this scene.

Southgate also laughed, and the usually gentle England young marshal looked at Lin Xu with a little more unconcealable appreciation in his expression, “He is indeed very suitable to be the captain.” ”

Adjusting the mood quickly, speaking in the dressing room is also very authoritative.

It also makes the team more united.

“Such a personality is really rare.”

Southgate sighed.

“yes.”

Holland nodded in agreement.

Lin Xu is indeed a natural Mr. Big Scene, and a natural leader has him.

England really has nothing more to worry about.

“Since he can adjust it himself, let’s not go to him first.”

Southgate said.

And the other side.

After comforting Maguire, Lin Xu turned around and walked to the Albanian bench.

Albania’s injured goalkeeper Strakoša sat on the bench, and the misplaced injury on his wrist had been briefly treated by the team doctor, wrapped in gauze, and looked much better than when he was injured.

Strakosha was talking to his teammates when he saw Lin Xu walking towards him.

His teammates were a little nervous.

Even Southgate and Albania’s manager Regia looked over.

Lin Xu just walked in front of Strakosha, bent over, and said sorry seriously, “I kicked too hard, I’m sorry to hurt you.” ”

He will pay attention to using Carlos’ heavy artillery skills in the future.

Lin Xu also caused injury on the court for the first time, and he felt more guilty than losing a game win or a card draw.

Hearing Lin Xu’s apology, Albania’s players also relaxed their spirits.

Strakosha obviously did not expect Lin Xu to come over and apologize to him.

In their opinion.

Lin Xu, who became the captain of the England national team at the age of eighteen, is obviously the pride of the sky that they cannot touch, such a young man should be very proud.

Didn’t expect that

Strakosha’s personality is also not bad, although the pain in his wrist is still there, but seeing Lin Xu come over and apologize to him, Strakosha has already forgiven the other party.

“It’s okay, it’s not your fault.”

“I was too anxious when I saved.”

Strakosha said, “I know you didn’t mean to. ”

Although he was injured and fell to the ground at that time, he could also hear that it was Lin Xu who came to inquire about his situation at the first time and helped him go to the referee and tell the team doctor to enter the field.

If Lin Xu had done it on purpose, he wouldn’t have done it.

Strakosha said with a smile.

“You don’t have to be too burdened, the team doctor checked just now, my injury is not serious, I should recover in one to two weeks.”

And the veteran Berisha who came off the bench today also performed well, and in the next game their opponent is Andorra, the fish-belly team, and Strakosha’s absence will not have much impact on Albania.

Let’s be honest.

Berisha made better saves today than he did.

Even if he wasn’t injured, he might not be able to save Berisha’s few saves, at least, Lin Xu’s full moon machete hit the goal, and he might have lost the ball.

A loss may turn out to be a gain.

Strakosha cares more about the team’s results than his own injury.

“So, can you exchange jerseys with me?”

Lin Xu pointed to Strakosha’s clothes.

“No problem.”

Albanian did not refuse.

With the help of his teammates, Strakosa took off his goalkeeper’s shirt, took the long England home shirt handed by Lin Xu, and said, “I will keep it well.” ”

Lin Xu smiled and sincerely wished, “Okay, I hope you can get the place to qualify for the group, we’ll see you in the World Cup.” ”

When the Albanian players heard this, they also smiled, “Thank you, see you at the World Cup.” ”

After exchanging jerseys.

Lin Xu went to the sidelines with his teammates.

Thanking the fans after the game has become a habit in Petersborg and England.

Although the game was not won, the England fans did not seem too frustrated.

They have already secured the top finish in the group, and winning or losing this match does not matter the big picture.

Southgate’s intention to train with this game is also obvious.

In this case.

It’s good to be able to win.

Just taking a draw will not break the defense for England fans.

In particular, Lin Xu got excellent statistics in the first game as captain, which is a far more important gain for England than a victory.

Lin Xu is the future of England.

It is also the best hope for English fans.

Their squad leader performed almost perfectly in this game.

So for England fans, it doesn’t matter if you lose or draw now, as long as Lin Xu can continue to grow like this, maintain his goalscoring efficiency, and threaten in front of goal, next year’s World Cup is the stage that fans really look forward to.

The only people England fans are upset with Gareth Southgate and Harry Maguire

They hope that through this game, Southgate will recognize that Harry Maguire is really no longer suitable to continue playing as a starter or main defender in the current England team.

The young Tomori should be the main central defender of the Three Lions.

Teams can’t win just by scoring goals up front, defence is also important.

Now the opponent in the World Preliminary Round is not strong, Southgate can be so stubborn to insist on his conservative tactics and personnel, but when next year’s World Cup, the opponents are all favorites such as France or Brazil, if Southgate returns this

If you conservatively let a “veteran” like Harry Maguire play, then England will really be bad.

Like Mbappe or Nema, or even Messi, these top players will only be more capable of seizing opportunities and putting Maguire in the back as a time bomb.

England is really going to be unlucky.

Back in the dressing room, Southgate also commented on everyone’s performance.

Several players in the back were undoubtedly reprimanded.

So did Raheem Sterling, who wasted several chances up front today.

“I will decide the main squad for next year’s World Cup based on the performance of the World Cup and warm-up matches.”

Southgate’s words made everyone on the team tense.

“The last World Preliminary Round on the 16th, give me a good kick.”

“Okay! BOSS！ ”

Beg……

Back to the bus at the training base.

Lin Xu was about to put on the headphones, close his eyes and rest for a while.

Foden suddenly poked his head out of the back seat and asked with a puzzled look, “Eh, by the way, Captain, why didn’t you shake my hand after today’s game??” ”

Lin Xu used to come and shake hands with him after every national team game, but he didn’t come to him today, and Foden is a little unaccustomed to it.

Lin Xu: “…”

Because I didn’t win!